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Alabama QB Keelon Russell Makes Bold Statement After Week 1 Win

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s first start at the program produced a convincing 48-10 win and got the Crimson Tide college football season going.

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Kalen DeBoer Refuses to Make Drastic Decision Over Early Struggles as Alabama Star Admits His Mistake: 'I Have to…'

The frustrating drops came back to haunt Alabama during their 2026 season opener against East Carolina. Star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, who suffered through ten drops last season, saw those old bad habits pop up again in Tuscaloosa.

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EJ Crowell, Trae'shawn Brown Remedy Alabama's Remedial Run Game

Alabama football entered the 2026 season with one offensive goal: revive the ground game to restore balance to the offense. The focus paid off in Saturday's season opener as the Crimson Tide mustered 227 yards, and all five offensive touchdowns came on the ground in Alabama's 48-10 victory over East Carolina.

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Ryan Coleman-Williams reacts to drop passes vs. East Carolina

After defeating East Carolina 48-10, Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams evaluated his performance. Coleman-Williams finished with five catches, 130 receiving yards and one drop, and he believes he left some things on the field Saturday.

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Alabama’s defensive front dominates against the run in season opener

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the ECU Pirates by a final score of 48-10 on Saturday afternoon. Alabama secured their first win of the season in authoritative fashion despite a slow start on the offensive side of the football.

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Kalen DeBoer tells what Keelon Russell did well in first start

Alabama cruised to a 48-10 victory at home over East Carolina, and quarterback Keelon Russell led the Crimson Tide to victory in his first collegiate start.

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Alabama's 2026 Opener the Hottest Ever Game at Bryant-Denny Stadium

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— An announcement came over the jumbotrons at Bryant-Denny Stadium in the during halftime of No. 13 Alabama's 48-10 win over East Carolina: this was the hottest game in the history of the stadium according to meteorologist James Spann.

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Alabama QB Keelon Russell looks like the real deal in win over East Carolina

A star was born in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Alabama Crimson Tide sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell, making his first collegiate start, shined bright in a dominant 48-10 home win over the East Carolina Pirates.

No. 13 Alabama leans into ground game, tops East Carolina 48-10

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Initial takeaways from Alabama football’s win over East Carolina

Alabama football defeated East Carolina to open the season on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Here are some initial takeaways from the victory: Alabama football’s rushing attack was quite impressive throughout the day.

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Alabama Announces Ryan Coleman-Williams News Before East Carolina Game

Alabama is making its leadership hierarchy clear as the Crimson Tide prepare for their matchup with East Carolina. The Crimson Tide have named three permanent captains for the 2026 season, with Ryan Coleman-Williams, Bray Hubbard and Zabien Brown receiving the honor.