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'Sky's the limit' for Alabama QB Russell after strong debut
Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and a touchdown as No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina on Saturday.
Keelon Russell recaps his career day for No. 13 Bama vs. ECU
Russell reflects on his first career rushing TD and 335 total yards while detailing how he helped the Crimson Tide start and finish strong against the Pirates.
Keelon Russell shows off dual-threat ability as No. 13 Alabama handles East Carolina 48-10
— 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.
Nick Saban's big question for Alabama ahead of season opener
Nick Saban's big question for Alabama ahead of season opener
College football coaching carousel 2026: Who to watch for the next big job opening
After an unprecedented cycle of changes, what can we expect in 2026?
Sources: East Carolina is set to start veteran transfer Mitch Griffis, and he’ll debut for ECU at No. 13 Alabama in the opener. Miami transfer Emory Williams will also play for ECU against Alabama.
Griffis is a veteran quarterback who started in college at Wake Forest in 2020. He has 10 career starts, and he brings a familiarity with the system that new OC Jordan Davis brought from North Texas. Griffis was at Texas Tech last year in a similar system and has compiled 2,314 career pass yards.
Sleeper college football players who could break out in 2026 season
We dig deep for our list of sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.
Ranking all 138 FBS teams in tiers: Who rises to the top?
Presenting a tiered ranking of all 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 season.
Bill Connelly's 2026 FBS college football conference previews
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.