Ty Simpson departs, leaving Alabama's QB battle to Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, with one projected to rank No. 8 in the SEC.

To understand what Elijah Haven could be for Alabama football, you have to understand who the 2027 five-star quarterback has been on the hardwood.

Keelon Russell was the star of Alabama’s spring game. He completed 21 of 33 passes for 240 yards, with four touchdowns and an interception.

When Alabama faces Florida State during the 2026 season, they will be doing so against a quarterback they have already defeated before.

Elijah Haven told Touchdown Alabama he is down to two schools ahead of an April 25th commitment date. Haven attends Dunham High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he is a member of the 2027 recruiting class.

Here's a look at everything said about Austin Mack, Keelon Russell and the Alabama football QB battle, and what it means.

This is an opinion column. Indiana got bumped up to the big kids’ table. No longer a joke, the Hoosiers won the national championship of college football in resounding fashion. Nobody will question who the big dog was in 2025.

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines heard the comments from former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson about the teams’ matchup last season in the Rose Bowl and responded with his own observations.