Alabama football names starting kicker for 2026 season
Alabama football's kicking battle is complete, and the Crimson Tide's starter is one. returning from a season ago.
The Alabama football team has finalized its kicking decision for the 2026 season, with Conor Talty set to be the starting kicker. Talty, who struggled with his kicking last year, outperformed Marshall transfer Lorcan Quinn in a fierce battle to secure the position. Despite Talty's statistical underperformance, the Crimson Tide's Name, Image and Likeness entity confirmed Talty's selection as the starter.
DeBoer remarked on the competitive nature of the battle, emphasizing that both players performed exceptionally well. Quinn will assume the role of handling kickoffs, while Talty will focus on field goals. Last season, Talty hit every extra point attempt, connecting on 48 of 48 tries. However, he missed 16 of his 23 field goal attempts, notably three of them inside 40 yards.
In contrast, Quinn had a more successful campaign for Marshall, making 21 out of 26 field goals, including nine from 40 yards or further. Colin Gay, covering Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, reported on the development, which originally appeared on the news outlet.
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