# KEELON RUSSELL ERA: Alabama Officially WILL ANNOUNCE QB1 Decision SOON!

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Podcast: [Locked On Bama - Daily Podcast On Alabama Crimson Tide Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-bama-daily-podcast-on-alabama-crimson-tide-football-basketball-884453)
Published: 2026-08-20T16:45:42+00:00
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Alabama Crimson Tide edge closer to naming Keelon Russell as starting quarterback, fueling optimism for a special season in Tuscaloosa. Rumors swirl after Chris Low’s report—and after Russell took first snaps with the ones during a pivotal scrimmage—as Luke Robinson and Jimmy Stein debate whether Jalen Milroe’s successor could be announced sooner than expected. Is the SEC ready for Russell’s Jayden Daniels-like athleticism, and are fans about to witness the launch of a new Tide star? Key insights cover Alabama’s ongoing QB battle with Austin Mack, surprise running back reps for Tre'Shawn Brown, injury concerns around E.J. Crowell, and predictions for SEC quarterback hierarchy. The hosts tackle Alabama’s projected bowl fate, offensive scheme tweaks, and high school stars to watch, offering insider nuggets straight from scrimmage and candid takes on roster readiness, depth, and national perception. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBama?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the guys on Twitter: https://twitter.com/qb_country?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://twitter.com/lsrobinson21 #Alabama #AlabamaFootball #Bama #crimsontide Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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