In his first career start, the sophomore quarterback directed five consecutive scoring drives to open the game as the Crimson Tide racked up 480 total yards and held the Pirates to 2 yards rushing.

Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and touchdown, and No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina.

Keelon Russell discussed his "amazing" first start at Alabama on Saturday as the Crimson Tide got the win vs. East Carolina.

Ryan Coleman-Williams was Alabama's best playmaker against East Carolina, but his drop issues persisted in the win.

The Alabama Crimson Tide began its 2026 campaign with a resounding win over the ECU Pirates, but there are always areas to ...

Alabama football defeated East Carolina to open the season on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Here are some initial takeaways from ...

Alabama opened the season with a dominant victory over East Carolina. Here are some instant reactions to the win.

Alabama just wrapped up a season-opening victory over the East Carolina Pirates, here are three takeaways from the Tide's 1-0 ...

Alabama football wide receiver Rico Scott left the field during the second half of the Tide's opener vs ECU after an apparent injury. What we know.

Week 1 typically calls for overreactions all over the college football world, but should Alabama fans be concerned with Ryan ...

Lane Kiffin and Nick Saban have some history together, and on Saturday morning they created some more during College GameDay.

Alabama's Yhonzae Pierre picked off East Carolina's Mitch Griffis and took it to the house to extend the Tide's lead in Week ...