Alabama has officially made its decision at quarterback, naming Keelon Russell the Crimson Tide’s starting QB for the 2026 season. After a highly competitive battle throughout spring practice and fall camp, Russell has done enough to earn the QB1 job. In this video, BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down what went into the decision, how Russell separated himself in the competition, what this means for Alabama’s offense under Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb, and what Tide fans should expect from the talented young quarterback this season.

Keelon Russell has continued to make his case in Alabama’s quarterback battle, but what exactly has allowed the talented young signal-caller to start taking control of the competition? In this video, Pete Nakos of On3 joins the BamaOnline crew to break down Russell’s approach throughout fall camp, the areas where he’s made the biggest strides and what the latest intel tells us about where things stand in the QB race. We’ll also discuss what Russell has done to separate himself, how the competition has pushed him and what it could all mean for Alabama’s offense heading into the 2026 season.

Alabama has wrapped up its final scrimmage of fall camp, and some HUGE nuggets are starting to emerge. In this video, BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts break down the latest intel coming out of the scrimmage, including a key development in the quarterback battle, standouts from the 2026 recruiting cycle and why there's one important area the Crimson Tide showed improvement in on Thursday. With fall camp winding down, the picture is becoming much clearer for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama. Which players are making their move, and what did we learn from the Tide’s final major test before game week? Let’s get into everything we’re hearing.

Alabama is gearing up for its final scrimmage of fall camp, and there’s still plenty to be decided before the Crimson Tide turns its full attention toward Week 1. From position battles and the quarterback competition to potential depth chart movement and players looking to solidify their roles, this final scrimmage could go a long way toward shaping Alabama’s plans for the season opener. BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down the biggest storylines to watch, which players have the most to gain and what Alabama needs to accomplish in its final major test of fall camp.

Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack had plenty to say about the Crimson Tide defense during his latest press conference — and some of his comments were VERY interesting. BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down the biggest takeaways from Wommack, what he revealed about Alabama’s personnel, where this defense has improved during fall camp and what his comments could tell us about the Tide heading into the 2026 season. With Alabama putting an increased emphasis on getting bigger and more physical up front, there are plenty of reasons to be intrigued by what Wommack’s defense could look like this fall.

Ryan Grubb provided a major update on Alabama’s quarterback battle, revealing that a decision could be coming very soon. With fall camp moving along and another important scrimmage looming, the Crimson Tide coaching staff is getting closer to settling on its starter. BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down Grubb’s latest comments, where things currently stand in the QB competition, what could ultimately determine the winner and what the decision will mean for Alabama’s offense heading into the 2026 season. Plus, what else did we learn from Monday's practice that was open to the media?

Alabama is closing in on its second scrimmage of fall camp, and the competition is only getting more intense. Before the Crimson Tide head back inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts taking stock of the latest developments coming out of practice. Which players are starting to separate themselves? Where are the biggest battles still unfolding? And what should we be watching when Alabama puts everything together in Scrimmage No. 2? We’ll hit on the latest practice observations, personnel developments and other nuggets as Kalen DeBoer’s team moves another step closer to the 2026 season.

Alabama Football is entering one of the most important stretches of fall camp as Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide continue preparing for the 2026 college football season. With position battles heating up, roles starting to take shape and another critical scrimmage approaching, there’s a lot riding on what happens over the next several days. We break down the biggest storylines surrounding Alabama, which players have the most to gain, what the coaching staff needs to learn and why this week could go a long way toward determining what the Crimson Tide look like when the season begins.

The pads were popping, the competition was real and Alabama’s first major test of fall camp provided plenty to talk about. BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts react to everything coming out of the Crimson Tide’s first fall camp scrimmage, from the players who stood out to some of the units that struggled. We also dive into what the scrimmage could mean for Alabama’s depth chart and where Kalen DeBoer’s team still has work to do before the season opener. Which developments from Scrimmage No. 1 matter most? And did anything happen that could change how we view this Alabama team heading into 2026?

Alabama’s first scrimmage of fall camp is in the books, and we’ve got the latest intel coming out of Tuscaloosa. Which players stood out? What did we learn about the biggest position battles? And what do some of the injuries mean for the Crimson Tide? BamaOnLine host Clint Lamb breaks down everything we’re hearing from Alabama’s first scrimmage, including notable performances, depth chart developments and the biggest takeaways as fall camp continues.