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Alabama QB Keelon Russell’s Injury Takes Late Turn Before Vanderbilt Game

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Newest development Nov 14, 2026 · 3 reportsAlabama QB Keelon Russell’s Injury Takes Late Turn Before Vanderbilt Game

Talk about a dramatic last-second decision.

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  1. Alabama Gets Unsettling Keelon Russell Update Before Vanderbilt Game

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  2. Alabama to start Austin Mack against Vanderbilt, per ESPN

    Headline from CBS 42 Birmingham ·

  3. Newest

    Alabama QB Keelon Russell’s Injury Takes Late Turn Before Vanderbilt Game

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Yellowhammer News

    Keelon Russell will be game-time decision vs. Vanderbilt with ankle injury (opens Yellowhammer News)

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    Yellowhammer News's feed description

    The Alabama Crimson Tide could have to face Vanderbilt this weekend without their starting quarterback. Just days after Keelon Russell was listed as probable to start this week following an ankle injury he suffered during the win over LSU, Chris Low and Pete Nakos of On3 are reporting that Russell i…

  2. AL.com

    Keelon Russell will be game-time decision for Vanderbilt: Report (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Alabama's starting quarterback could reportedly be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

  3. Newsweek

    Alabama Gets Unsettling Keelon Russell Update Before Vanderbilt Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Keelon Russell is reportedly a game-time decision against Vanderbilt as Alabama gives Austin Mack more first-team reps.

  4. AL.com

    Austin Mack expected to start Vanderbilt game, per ESPN report (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Keelon Russell sustained an ankle injury in the win over LSU a week ago.

  5. CBS 42 Birmingham

    Alabama to start Austin Mack against Vanderbilt, per ESPN (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    CBS 42 Birmingham's feed description

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama is expected to start quarterback Austin Mack Saturday against Vanderbilt, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Keelon Russell suffered an ankle injury during the second half of the game a week ago against LSU.

  6. AL.com

    Alabama makes surprise quarterback move for Vanderbilt game (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    After ESPN reported Friday that Austin Mack would likely start for Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt, the Crimson Tide instead kept Keelon Russell at QB.

  7. Newsweek

    Alabama’s Quarterback Plan Takes New Turn Before Vanderbilt Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Austin Mack is expected to start against Vanderbilt as Alabama considers resting Keelon Russell despite his probable status.

  8. Newsweek

    Alabama QB Keelon Russell’s Injury Takes Late Turn Before Vanderbilt Game (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Talk about a dramatic last-second decision.