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SEC's 2026 Quarterback Battles: Uncertainty Reigns Across Teams

3/3/2026

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Only six teams return a starter as the SEC enters the 2026 season with unsettled quarterback positions.
Alabama competes between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack for the starting quarterback role.
Tennessee's quarterback race includes George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, and Ryan Staub after Joey Aguilar's eligibility issue.
Missouri's Simmons and Florida's Philo face challenges in new roles.
Vanderbilt expects Curtis, a five-star recruit, to start despite freshman challenges in the SEC.

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Story summary

Only six teams return a starter as the SEC enters the 2026 season with unsettled quarterback positions.
Alabama competes between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack for the starting quarterback role.
Tennessee's quarterback race includes George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, and Ryan Staub after Joey Aguilar's eligibility issue.
Missouri's Simmons and Florida's Philo face challenges in new roles.
Vanderbilt expects Curtis, a five-star recruit, to start despite freshman challenges in the SEC.