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Podcast: Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
Episode: WOW: ESPN Predicts ALABAMA QB, Kalen DeBoer DROPS HINTS | NCAA DENIES OU Star LB
Description: Alabama faces a high-stakes quarterback battle as Austin Mack’s system knowledge challenges star prospect Keelon Russell for the 2026 starting role. With Kalen DeBoer suggesting experience could outweigh potential, can Russell’s elite talent break through, or does Mack’s familiarity with the offense secure his spot under center? The Crimson Tide’s early season tests against Kentucky and Florida State loom large for whoever wins the job.Chris Gordy breaks down the SEC's hottest position competitions, key transfer portal news—including Alabama landing running back Khalifa Keith—and major basketball headlines as Florida dominates Alabama and Texas A&M ma...