Austin Mack news

• Austin Mack expected to start for Alabama against VanderbiltAlabama quarterback Austin Mack is expected to make his first collegiate start when the Crimson Tide travel to Nashville to face Vanderbilt. Starter Keelon Russell is expected to sit out the matchup as he recovers from an ankle injury suffered in the win over LSU; Russell is reportedly available if needed, but the staff is prioritizing his long-term health ahead of the postseason. Mack followed Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Alabama and finished as the backup after competing with Russell for the job. He is familiar with DeBoer and offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb's system.Nov 13 · Sources (1)
• Roll Tide Wire staff pick Alabama to beat Vanderbilt in NashvilleRoll Tide Wire staff previewed Alabama's road game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, a matchup in which Alabama is favored and must win to keep its path to the College Football Playoff. Alabama has won the last two meetings after Vanderbilt won the previous one. Vanderbilt has dropped five of its last six games and is a heavy underdog, and the Commodores have been without quarterback Diego Pavia, whose spot is now filled by freshman Jared Curtis. Staff writers predicted Alabama wins by multiple scores. Writers also flagged Keelon Russell and Austin Mack as players to watch.Nov 13 · Sources (1)
• Keelon Russell listed probable for Alabama's trip to VanderbiltAlabama quarterback Keelon Russell is listed as probable for Saturday's game at Vanderbilt on the SEC availability report. He played through an ankle injury in Alabama's win at LSU, finishing with three touchdown passes after spending time in the injury tent. Head coach Kalen DeBoer called Russell day-to-day and said the staff weighs how he feels against the medical staff's view. Backup Austin Mack is the alternative at quarterback. Practice reports indicate Russell has been practicing and the ankle is not expected to be an issue.Nov 12 · Sources (1)

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