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Keelon Russell Shows Off Dual-Threat Ability as No. 13 Alabama Handles East Carolina 48-10
- On Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, the Alabama Crimson Tide opened the 2026 season with a 48-10 victory over the East Carolina Pirates at Bryant-Denny Stadium, powered by quarterback Keelon Russell's starting debut.
- Head coach Kalen DeBoer prioritized a strong ground game after Alabama finished 15th in Southeastern Conference rushing last season and scored just three points in the Rose Bowl.
- Russell accounted for 335 total yards while Alabama rushed for 227 yards, and the defense limited the Pirates to 162 total yards with linebacker Yhonzae Pierre recording a pick-six.
- Junior receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams led the offense with 130 yards on five receptions, while Alabama's defense stifled Pirates quarterback Mitch Griffis to 137 passing yards and one touchdown.
- Alabama will travel to Kentucky next Saturday for its SEC opener at Kroger Field, seeking to maintain momentum after the dominant season-opening performance.
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Keelon Russell shows off dual-threat ability as No. 13 Alabama handles East Carolina 48-10
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and a touchdown, and No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina on Saturday.
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thesportsleader.comNo. 13 Alabama leans into ground game, tops East Carolina 48-10
Daniel Hill accounted for two of Alabama's five rushing touchdowns as the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide opened their season with a dominant 48-10 win over East Carolina on Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, Ala.Keelon Russell, EJ Crowell and Trae'Shawn Brown...
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