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Keelon Russell's mom quickly silences speculation for upcoming Alabama QB battle

With Ty Simpson officially heading out the door and to the 2026 NFL Draft, a quarterback battle is brewing in Tuscaloosa.

The Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Kalen DeBoer turn to Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, who played in a combined four games last season and earned four touchdowns on 371 total passing yards.

However, according to Russell's mother, April Moore, who recently spoke to 247Sports' Brett Greenberg, it isn't a battle between the two quarterbacks; it's an internal fight.

Keelon Russell focusing on himself during Alabama QB battle

Of course, even with spring practice still weeks away, the battle is already a topic of focus in Tuscaloosa.