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Alabama Keeps QBs Austin Mack and Keelon Russell for 2026, Setting Up Competition to Replace Ty Simpson

NIL agreements announced by the school’s collective point to a roster plan centered on in-house development at quarterback.

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Devan Boykin (12) sacks Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Austin Mack (10) in the second half of the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Alabama’s NIL collective said Friday that both quarterbacks signed deals to remain with the program for the 2026 season.
  • Their return reduces the likelihood that Alabama will target a transfer-portal quarterback in this cycle, according to multiple reports.
  • Austin Mack, who followed coach Kalen DeBoer from Washington, replaced an injured Ty Simpson in the Rose Bowl and went 11-of-16 for 103 yards.
  • Keelon Russell, a former five-star recruit from Texas, appeared in two games in 2025 and threw for 143 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Ty Simpson declared for the 2026 NFL Draft earlier this week after completing 3,567 passing yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions over 15 games in 2025.