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Alabama Might Have Found Its Next Superstar

Alabama Might Have Found Its Next Superstar

t’s only one game. And yes, it was East Carolina. But Alabama fans have every reason to be excited about Keelon Russell right now. The sophomore made his first career start Saturday and immediately showed why Kalen DeBoer handed him the keys to Alabama’s offense.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / ESPN / September 6

'Shipwrecked': Alabama's East Carolina jab leads Week 1 college football trolls

The Crimson Tide used a mascot-themed caption to troll the Pirates after a dominant season-opening win in Tuscaloosa.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 6
Alabama Fans Should Be Worried About This

Alabama Fans Should Be Worried About This

Alabama couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the season. The Crimson Tide destroyed East Carolina 48-10, Keelon Russell looked impressive in his first career start and Alabama finished with nearly 500 yards of offense.

Keelon Russell News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 6
Keelon Russell sends major warning to every defense remaining on the Tide’s schedule

Keelon Russell sends major warning to every defense remaining on the Tide’s schedule

Keelon Russell is feeling confident in the connection he has with Ryan Coleman-Williams after the two connected five times for 130 yards against East Carolina to open the season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 6

Former Alabama player points out ‘huge problem’ for Tide against East Carolina

Former Alabama football wide receiver and National Champion Marquis Maze feels a huge problem was exposed in the Tide’s win over East Carolina. Maze feels the Crimson Tide’s offensive line has to be better as a whole, and he thinks Alabama football’s starting center Racin Delgatty has to step it up in a major way.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 6
Why CBS Sports college football analyst feels Alabama was ‘sloppy’ against East Carolina

Why CBS Sports college football analyst feels Alabama was ‘sloppy’ against East Carolina

CBS Sports college football analyst Richard Johnson said he felt the Alabama Crimson Tide opened the season sloppily against East Carolina. The Crimson Tide defeated the Pirates 48-10 to open the season at home on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Keelon Russell News / Athlon Sports / September 6
Alabama QB Keelon Russell Makes Bold Statement After Week 1 Win

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.

Kalen Deboer News / EssentiallySports / September 5
Kalen DeBoer Refuses to Make Drastic Decision Over Early Struggles as Alabama Star Admits His Mistake: 'I Have to…'

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.

Keelon Russell News / Anubis Sports / September 5
Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell Underwhelmed In Week 1 Versus Eastern Carolina

Alabama Quarterback Keelon Russell Underwhelmed In Week 1 Versus Eastern Carolina

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell beat out Austin Mack in the preseason competition to be the Crimson Tide’s starter in week one against Eastern Carolina.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 5

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.

Ryan Coleman-Williams News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 5
Ryan Coleman-Williams reacts to drop passes vs. East Carolina

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 5
Alabama’s defensive front dominates against the run in season opener

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / September 5

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / September 5
Alabama QB Keelon Russell looks like the real deal in win over East Carolina

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.

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Ryan Coleman-Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Alabama Announces Ryan Coleman-Williams News Before East Carolina Game

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.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / EssentiallySports / September 2
Former Alabama NIL Director Pleads Guilty After New Crime While on Bail, Receives 2 Years’ Probation

Former Alabama NIL Director Pleads Guilty After New Crime While on Bail, Receives 2 Years’ Probation

An ex-Alabama sports media figure spent his summer moving from a sting to a second arrest while out on bond. On September 2, 2026, he pleaded guilty. Robert Aaron Suttles, 49, pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Viral Sports News / September 2
Former Alabama Crimson Tide Star Has Died

Former Alabama Crimson Tide Star Has Died

Marlin “Scooter” Dyess, the undersized halfback who flourished in the first seasons of Paul “Bear” Bryant’s Alabama tenure, has died at 88. He passed peacefully at Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery with his family at his side.

Kalen Deboer News / Yardbarker / August 28
Kalen DeBoer provides key injury update ahead of Alabama's opener

Kalen DeBoer provides key injury update ahead of Alabama's opener

The Alabama Crimson Tide begin the 2026 season at home game against East Carolina. Ahead of Week 1, Bama coach Kalen DeBoer gave a few notable injury updates. 

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