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.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, September 5, 2026
East Carolina Pirates
10
Alabama Crimson Tide
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| ALA | 10 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 48 |
Bryant-Denny Stadium · 100,077 att. · ABC
Match Report
Team Stats
5
1st Downs
28
0-9
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
162
Total Yards
487
160
Passing
260
11/19
Comp/Att
19/32
8.4
Yards per pass
8.1
2
Rushing
227
22
Rushing Attempts
49
0.1
Yards per rush
4.6
7-61
Penalties
6-29
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
21:07
Possession
38:53
Top Performers
ECU
- Mitch Griffis · ·
- Emory Williams · ·
- Ashton Gray · ·
- Michael Allen · ·
ALA
- Keelon Russell · ·
- Austin Mack · ·
- Keelon Russell · ·
- Daniel Hill · ·
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