Kalen DeBoer says key Alabama position battle 'extremely competitive'
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer has shared the latest on the Tide's kicking competition, as well as when a starter might be named.
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer revealed on Monday that the decision for the starting kicker position remains undecided. The competition is intense between Conor Talty and Lorcan Quinn, and the Crimson Tide have not yet declared a starter. Both players demonstrated their skills during a recent two-minute field goal attempt, hitting shots from 58 yards with ease.
DeBoer praised the talent of both players, stating that the competition is still ongoing. Talty, who served as the starter last season, and Quinn, a sophomore, both made notable contributions last year. Talty had a field goal percentage of 16-of-23 and converted all 48 extra points, while Quinn led Marshall in field goals with 21-of-26 and converted 38-of-39 extra points.
Alabama's first game of the 2026 season is scheduled for September 5 against East Carolina, with kickoff at 11 a.m. CT on ABC.
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