Overview
- Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb says Keelon Russell and Austin Mack remain neck‑and‑neck with no clear separation in early fall camp.
- Grubb explained that coaches will weigh practice command and how teammates respond to pressure when choosing a starter.
- The program will hold its first fall‑camp scrimmage on Thursday and staffers view that session as a key measuring stick for the QB race.
- Bryan Ellis has shifted into a primary role in the quarterback room to coach and mentor the candidates as the competition continues.
- Alabama’s broader offense is also being sorted this week with Daniel Hill drawing praise at running back and tight battles at No. 3 receiver, left guard, and right tackle shaping the game plan.