# Who has the EDGE in Alabama's QB battle? 😤 The players who will make or break the Tide in 2026

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Podcast: [Beat Everyone: An AL.com Alabama Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beat-everyone-an-al-com-alabama-football-podcast-6964217)
Published: 2026-04-08T23:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Alabama A-Day game will put the quarterback battle front and center, with Austin Mack and Keelon Russell competing to become QB1. AL.com's Nick Kelly breaks down which player currently has the edge, plus which Crimson Tide breakouts will help Kalen DeBoer's team reach a new championship level in 2026. Nick also sheds light on Bama keeping Nate Oats and what that means for the Tide's basketball future and national title hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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