Alabama expected to start Austin Mack against Vanderbilt

Alabama is expected to give quarterback Austin Mack his first career start Saturday at Vanderbilt while Keelon Russell recovers from an ankle injury, ESPN and The Tuscaloosa News reported.

Russell hurt the ankle against LSU last week and returned to throw three touchdown passes. He was expected to be available at Vanderbilt if needed. Mack, who followed Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer from Washington, had completed three of his four pass attempts this season entering the game.

Reuters · sports.yahoo.com