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Alabama · SECAlabama’s Defense Now Has to Solve Keelon Russell Every Day
Russell’s promotion gives Alabama’s defense a daily look at the quarterback it will need to stop in games, while Kane Wommack’s praise offers an early glimpse at how the coordinator views the new starter.
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AUG 26, 2026
AUG 26, 2026
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Keelon Russell has been named Alabama’s starting quarterback, putting the young passer across from the Crimson Tide defense in practice each day. Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke highly of Russell while discussing the challenge of defending him. The comments provide an early look at how Wommack views Alabama’s new QB1, but they do not establish Russell’s statistics, game experience, or specific role within the offense. Alabama also has not provided further details about how the quarterback decision will affect its broader rotation.
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