Alabama Holds Annual A-Day Scrimmage

Offense and defense go head-to-head in annual spring game

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:50pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring abstracted, geometric shapes in crimson, white, and black, representing an Alabama football game in a fragmented, multi-perspective style.Alabama's annual A-Day scrimmage showcases the team's talent and potential through a cubist lens.Tuscaloosa Today

Alabama held its annual A-Day scrimmage on Saturday, with the offense and defense facing off in a two-hour session at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The event featured a mix of live drives and red zone periods, with several players standing out on both sides of the ball.

Why it matters

A-Day is a crucial part of Alabama's spring practice schedule, allowing the coaching staff to evaluate talent and get a preview of the upcoming season. The scrimmage provides valuable game experience for players and gives fans a glimpse of the team's potential.

The details

The scrimmage featured a mix of live drives and red zone periods. Quarterback Austin Mack led the first-team offense, while Keelon Russell led the second-team. The drives resulted in touchdowns, field goals, and one interception. In the red zone periods, Russell and the second-team offense had success, while Mack and the first-team offense also scored a touchdown.

  • The scrimmage took place on Saturday afternoon in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

The players

Austin Mack

The starting quarterback for Alabama's first-team offense.

Keelon Russell

The quarterback leading Alabama's second-team offense.

Dre Kirkpatrick Jr.

A safety on Alabama's first-team defense who recorded an interception.

Lorcan Quinn

A kicker who made several field goals for Alabama during the scrimmage.

Conor Talty

Another kicker who made field goals for Alabama during the scrimmage.

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What they’re saying

“Mack was 'dinged up' and that is why Russell took the final five drives of the red zone period.”

— Kalen DeBoer, Head Coach

What’s next

Alabama will continue spring practice leading up to their annual A-Day game on April 22nd, which will provide another opportunity for the coaching staff to evaluate the team's progress.

The takeaway

Alabama's annual A-Day scrimmage gave fans a glimpse of the team's potential for the upcoming season, with both the offense and defense showing promising signs. The scrimmage is an important part of the Crimson Tide's spring practice schedule as they prepare for the fall.