Alabama football starts Keelon Russell vs Vanderbilt in surprise game-day decision
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NASHVILLE — After appearing on Alabama football's SEC availability report as probable and as a game-time decision, quarterback Keelon Russell will take the Crimson Tide's first offensive snaps against Vanderbilt, per UA's NIL entity.
Austin Mack was expected to make his first career Alabama start on the road against the Commodores while Russell continued to nurse an ankle injury he suffered against LSU. Russell warmed up with the first-team offense throughout warm ups, followed by Mack.
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Russell had an ankle injury in Alabama's 31-13 road win against LSU but returned after a short stint in the injury tent and threw three touchdown passes. He finished 17-for-24 with 206 passing yards and three touchdowns.
Russell was expected to be available against Vanderbilt, but not start.
In four games, Mack has completed three of his four pass attempts for 23 yards. He also has 2 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at[email protected]or follow him@_ColinGayon X, formerly known as Twitter or Instagram@colingaytnews.
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