Alabama is expected to start Austin Mack at quarterback...

Pete Thamel

Alabama is expected to start Austin Mack at quarterback against Vanderbilt on Saturday, per ESPN sources. Starter Keelon Russell (ankle) is expected to be available, but the expectation is the Tide staff holds him out and lets his ankle heal. Russell has been listed as probable.

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Nov 13, 2026, 05:00 PM

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