ESPN's Paul Finebaum thinks Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell is out of there if he doesn't play this season.

Earlier this week, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer named redshirt junior Ty Simpson the team's starting quarterback, succeeding Jalen Milroe.

Last season, Russell was a consensus five-star recruit and ranked as a top-two player in the 2025 recruiting class. He is described as a well-rounded and instinctive quarterback prospect, possessing ...