Key Quarterback Battles in the SEC Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season
The 2026 college football season is set to begin in less than a month, yet many teams in the SEC have yet to finalize their starting quarterbacks.
Alabama is facing a quarterback competition between fourth-year player Austin Mack and second-year player Keelon Russell, following last season's success with Ty Simpson. Arkansas has a new head coach, Ryan Silverfield, and is seeing a battle between KJ Jackson and AJ Hill for the starting role. Meanwhile, Florida's new competition features Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr., as the team transitions under new leadership.
Tennessee is also in search of a new quarterback after veteran Joey Aguilar's eligibility issues. The contenders are first-year player Faizon Brandon and second-year player George MacIntyre, with Brandon being a five-star recruit and MacIntyre having some college experience. These competitions are crucial as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
