Inside Alabama’s QB Competition: Will Kalen DeBoer select Austin Mack or Keelon Russell? Nick Saban's Schedule Fix | Florida QB1 Battle | New CFB Rules in 2026

As Day 3 of SEC Media Days are underway, Kalen DeBoer kicked the morning off in Tampa Bay by answering a number of questions surrounding the Alabama football team, mainly on who will be the starting quarterback in Tuscaloosa this season. As a decision looms between Austin Mack or Keelon Russell, who is the right choice for Alabama? When do the Crimson Tide need to know? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive DEEP into the quarterback competition in Tuscaloosa.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:57) Presenting Sponsor (2:26) Intro: QB1 for Alabama (12:57) When does DeBoer need to decide? (18:06) Alabama at Kentucky in Week 2 (19:40) Saban’s Big Fix (36:55) Send us your questions! (40:08) Florida QB Battle (48:40) Sumrall’s history with QBs (50:14) ZenAI (51:21) Preview of John McDaid (52:00) McDaid joins: Tampering (58:58) Punt Formations (1:02:21) Fair Catch Kick (1:05:33) Closing out with John McDaid (1:07:09) Thanks for watching!   Next up, former Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban had some interesting comments on the SEC Network set regarding an all-power 12 game schedule in college football. Andy  & Ari debate if this idea is a good idea or not? Would it be better for the sport? What about the G5 schools?   Alongside Kalen DeBoer, Florida head coach Jon Sumrall is also facing a decision at quarterback on the horizon. With the decision between Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo, Andy & Ari discuss how this battle will shake out in Gainesville. With some lackluster opponents the first two weeks of the season, will the Gators have some time to figure it out?   To close the show, John McDaid, the SEC’s Coordinator of Officials joins the show to discuss with Andy all the new changes coming to college football this fall.   Thanks for watching! See you tomorrow from day 4 of SEC Media Days!   Send your questions to: andystapleson3@gmail.com ari.wasserman@on3.com   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Check out Zen AI here: http://bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_itf   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/GrY4nvtenwc   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.