The Alabama Crimson Tide returned to the practice field on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the team readied for its upcoming road game against the Vanderbilt Commodores in Nashville on Saturday, Nov. 14. The practice, captured in a photo gallery provided by the University of Alabama, showed the squad working through offensive and defensive drills while coaches fine‑tuned the game plan.
Quarterback Situation
Quarterback Keelon Russell is listed as “day‑to‑day” following an ankle injury he sustained late in the third quarter of the LSU game last week. Russell finished the LSU victory with 206 passing yards and three touchdowns, all coming after a brief stint in the medical tent in Baton Rouge. Head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed during Monday’s media availability that Russell’s status remains uncertain, and the team will monitor his progress through the week.
If Russell is unable to play on Saturday, senior backup quarterback Austin Mack will assume the starting role. Mack, a veteran presence on the roster, has been preparing with the first‑team offense throughout the week and is familiar with the playbook.
Practice Highlights
The Tuesday session featured the offense running through its core packages, with the offensive line working on pass protection and the receiving corps practicing route concepts. Defensive units focused on tackling fundamentals and situational drills designed to counter Vanderbilt’s spread attack. The practice footage, slated for release later in the afternoon, will give fans a closer look at the team’s preparation.
Travel Plans and Game Details
Alabama will depart Tuscaloosa on Friday evening for Nashville, Tennessee. The game is scheduled to kick off at 11:45 a.m. Central Time and will be broadcast on the SEC Network. This marks Alabama’s second consecutive road trip to Nashville, following a 31‑13 win over LSU the previous week.
Fan Resources
Fans can follow the practice photos and upcoming video release on the Tide 100.9 app. Wyatt Fulton, the station’s DME and Brand Manager, provided the images and will continue to cover Alabama football across radio and digital platforms. For real‑time updates, follow Fulton on X (formerly Twitter) at @FultonW_.
Alabama’s next challenge against Vanderbilt will test the team’s resilience and depth, especially at the quarterback position. Whether Russell returns to lead the offense or Mack steps in, the Crimson Tide will look to build on its recent success and maintain its standing in the SEC.
Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
