Kalen DeBoer No Closer to Naming Starting QB

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama wrapped up its first scrimmage of fall camp on Thursday morning, scrimmaging inside Bryant-Denny Stadium for over two hours. Following the scrimmage, one of the first questions asked of head coach Kalen DeBoer was: How did the quarterbacks look?

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"As the scrimmage went on, they both got better. Both had their moments early where they could have executed better. They could use some help from some guys once in a while; they’re not going to be perfect all the time," DeBoer said. "Operationally, I just think, again, it’s them running the show, but everyone doing their part.

"So the slow start really wasn't about one player, one position group, but both of them really, as the scrimmage went along, got in their rhythm. And so, the challenge to them now would just be starting faster every single time we have these game-like scrimmages and practices, coming out and setting the tone themselves."

During the scrimmage, Austin Mack reportedly had three touchdowns, but threw an interception on the first play that bounced off the hands of Marshall Pritchett. Keelon Russell, on the other hand, threw just one touchdown and had an interception, with his lone touchdown coming on a pass to Ryan Coleman-Williams. Alabama's defensive line caused havoc for the offensive line, with the transfer defenders and added size making it difficult for quarterbacks to succeed early.

"I don’t feel closer with the quarterback answer," DeBoer said.

The Crimson Tide will return to the practice field on Sunday, August 16. The Crimson Tide will scrimmage again in one week for the second time this fall camp in preparation for Alabama's first game against East Carolina on Saturday, September 5.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.