Connect with us

Alabama Football News

OPINION: Keelon Russell sitting at least one year at Alabama will set him up for success

by
Matthew Mason
August 12, 2025

Photo by Kent Gidley - Alabama Athletics

Throughout fall camp, the pecking order for Alabama’s quarterback room has been redshirt junior Ty Simpson, followed by Austin Mack and true freshman Keelon Russell.

Related TopicsHeadline

Matthew Mason

Matthew Mason is a writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with three years of experience covering Alabama athletics. Mason, a junior at The University of Alabama, began covering Alabama athletics for The Crimson White in 2023 and became a Staff Writer in 2024 before joining TDA in May of 2025. Along with coverage of Alabama football, Mason creates video content for TDA's YouTube channel. Follow him on X at MatthewMason__

Alabama Football News
/ 1 hour ago

3 things Ryan Grubb must do for Alabama to win CFP national title in 2026

He did not follow his good friend to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) in his first season...

By Stephen M. Smith
Alabama Football News
/ 1 day ago

Ranking Alabama football’s strongest positional groups ahead of 2026 season: Offensive Line

The offensive line has been the most discussed topic this offseason for Alabama football....

By Stephen M. Smith

More in Alabama Football News

3 things Ryan Grubb must do for Alabama to win CFP national title in 2026

He did not follow his good friend to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) in his first season...
Former Alabama defensive back shuts down report he spent $500,000 on chain

Terrion Arnold shut down a report he spent $500,000 on a chain. Arnold is...
Alabama fans share players they feel are in for a huge 2026 season

Alabama has a talented football team in Kalen DeBoer’s third season, but can it...
Former Alabama tight end standing out early in OTAs for Ravens

Josh Cuevas is putting on display what made him a fan favorite during his...

How Ty Simpson spoke future into existence

Ryan Grubb tells why Ty Simpson won Alabama’s quarterback competition

Alabama Football News
BREAKING: Alabama four-star freshman QB enters transfer portal
Alabama Football News
Jase McClellan shown putting in major offseason work ahead of sophomore season
Alabama Football News
Former Alabama football player’s mother give scathing account of life under Nick Saban’s guidance
Alabama Football News
5-Star DB Keon Sabb is looking forward to building a relationship with Alabama