No touchdown passes for Russell in the opener on Saturday, but he showed plenty of high-end performance

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell's first collegiate start went quite well on Saturday. The sophomore completed 18-of-30 passes for 256 yards and rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries en route to a 48-10 home win over East Carolina.

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. Russell, a sophomore making his first career start after beating out Austin Mack during training camp,

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Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell made a bold prediction for himself and wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams after the Crimson Tide opened their 2026 season with a 48-10 win over East Carolina on Saturday.

Keelon Russell has been getting it done with his arms and his legs as Alabama is cruising to an easy Week 1 win over East Carolina.

Alabama football started the season off strong with a big win over East Carolina, winning 48-10. The Crimson Tide turned to the ground for most of its scoring. Plus, Yhonzae Pierre had a pick six. Alabama out-gained East Carolina 480-162.