ORLANDO, Fla. -- Tua Tagovailoa got the start for Alabama in the Camping World Kickoff against Louisville on Saturday, earning the nod over Jalen Hurts to start the season.
The competition between Hurts and Tagovailoa has dominated headlines at Alabama: Would Hurts, 26-2 as a starter, keep his job after getting benched in the national championship game? Would Tagovailoa wrestle the job away after his impressive second-half performance to help the Tide rally and win the title in January?
We might not have the complete answer just yet. Coach Nick Saban said before the game began he plans to play both players, and whomever gets the start might not become the full-time starter.