Alabama has two scrimmages in the books and 14 days until its season opener.
Reporters were not allowed into the final game-like practice at Bryant-Denny Stadium, but Touchdown Alabama Magazine received sourced information on what happened. The quarterback race has been highly discussed all summer and will continue to be a conversation. Nick Saban told the media all signal-callers got an opportunity to play. Sources told TDA that Eli Holstein, a freshman, tossed a long touchdown pass. Saban praised four-star Dylan Lonergan, as he turned in some impressive plays.
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“He’s done well,” Saban said about Lonergan. “He shows great ability and potential.”
Tyler Buchner, a transfer from Notre Dame, led a touchdown drive via sources.
People want to know what could separate Jalen Milroe from Ty Simpson and vice versa for the starting job.
The sourced answer is below.
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