There’s a new sheriff in town in Tuscaloosa

Things are already getting serious for Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell.

The Duncanville phenom secured the job by pairing elite arm talent with poise. Now, the Gatorade National Player of the Year must lead a new era in Tuscaloosa.

Redshirt freshman Keelon Russell won the Alabama Crimson Tide QB1 job last week after an intense battle against Austin Mack. Russell will succeed Ty Simpson under center as coach Kalen DeBoer’s team seeks to return to the top of the SEC and college football.

Skill can only take you so far, and Alabama QB Keelon Russell has that skill, he also possesses this one trait that makes him one of the most intriguing young talents in college football.

Miami's optimism is justified as Darian Mensah brings elite passing stats and Armondo Blount fills the pass rush void after the national title loss.

It's easy to see why Miami fans might want to temper expectations after a wild run to the CFP national championship game. But here's why they're right

Cam Ward arrived as Miami’s new quarterback via the transfer portal in 2024 and posted one of the best seasons ever by a Hurricanes signal-caller en route to being the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Carson Beck followed his path in 2025; the statistics were not as gaudy, but Beck led UM to its first national title game since the 2002 season. Darian Mensah is up next. The newest in a line of ...

Miami (FL) football lures the highest paid college quarterback in Darian Mensah to start the season . But the Hurricanes need to replace Rueben Bain and Ahkeem Mesidor to ensure their pass rush stays alive. Miami fans will find that Armondo Blount can hand them peace of mind on that front. ESPN rolled out its list of sleeper football players who […] The post Miami football news: Hurricanes have Rueben Bain, Ahkeem Mesidor replacement poised for breakout year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Hurricanes’ 2025 College Football Playoff run was a memorable one. Miami snuck into the playoffs, beat Texas A&M in a difficult road environment and took down Ohio State and Ole Miss in exciting bowl games. But the year ended in disappointment nonetheless. Miami fell to Indiana in the national title game at Hard Rock Stadium. The Hurricanes, retooled and ready for the 2026 campaign, hope ...

With a reported $6 million price tag, star transfer Darian Mensah faces immense pressure to return the Miami Hurricanes to national dominance following an ACC title run.

Former Duke standout Darian Mensah transferred to Miami on the last day of the transfer portal in late January, days after the CFP final.

As the offseason winds to a close, Tua Tagovailoa could be on the move once again.

A trio of Canes could become household names this fall.

No one is talking about this defensive end as ESPN believes he can break out for Miami this season…

Alabama is set to be among the SEC's top teams in 2026. Let's make some preseason picks for Alabama, including record, breakout stars, and more.

Tua and four other QBs won't start in Week 1.

Former University of South Florida signal caller earned a huge payday after following his head coach to Auburn in the transfer portal.

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