Tuscaloosa, AL • SEC
The Alabama Crimson Tide opened with a 48-10 rout of the East Carolina Pirates at Bryant-Denny Stadium, racking up 480 total yards with a near-even run-pass split. Keelon Russel...
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New Alabama QB Keelon Russell threw for 260 yards and led the team with 86 rushing yards in his debut, while the Tide's ground game posted a 64% success rate — a major jump from 2025 levels.
New Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell leads the Tide with 86 rushing yards and 260 passing yards in his debut, while Daniel Hill anchors a ground game that converted on 8 of 9 of his carries.
Alabama rolled past East Carolina in its season opener in Tuscaloosa, then capped the day with a playful mascot-themed social media jab at the Pirates that ranked among Week 1's top trolls.
Alabama's rebuilt defensive front allowed just two rushing yards and held East Carolina 0-for-9 on third down in a 48-10 season-opening win. Redshirt freshman QB Keelon Russell impressed in his first start, connecting with Ryan Coleman-Williams for 130 yards on five catches.
Alabama heads to Lexington for its SEC opener as a 10.5-point road favorite with a 48.5 over/under. Kentucky enters off a 45-13 rout of Youngstown State in which QB Kenny Minchey threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns.
Edge rusher Yhonzae Pierre returns an interception for a touchdown in the first half against ECU, highlighting a Tide defense that keeps the Pirates' offense mostly stalled outside one long coverage-bust score.
Alabama's rebuilt rushing attack answers offseason questions against East Carolina, with Daniel Hill punching in two first-half touchdowns and EJ Crowell adding a third while freshman QB Keelon Russell extends drives with his arm and legs.
Alabama's backfield trio of Daniel Hill, EJ Crowell, and Trae'Shawn Brown combined for three first-half rushing touchdowns against East Carolina, with Yhonzae Pierre adding a pick-six on defense in the 48-10 win.
QB Keelon Russell threw for 249 yards and added a rushing touchdown in Alabama's 48-10 opener against East Carolina, while Ryan Coleman-Williams paced the receivers with 130 yards.
Alabama opened its 2026 season with a 48-10 win over East Carolina before a sold-out Bryant-Denny Stadium crowd, moving to 1-0 as the No. 13/11-ranked Crimson Tide.
After a year of doubts about the ground attack, Daniel Hill rushed for two touchdowns and EJ Crowell added another as Alabama's rebuilt offensive line opened consistent holes up the middle against East Carolina.
Alabama controlled its season opener against ECU, was never seriously threatened, and came out healthy. Yhonzae Pierre added a pick-six, and the Tide now turn to a tougher road test at Kentucky next week.
Sophomore QB Keelon Russell piled up 335 total yards and scored his first career rushing touchdown in his debut start for No. 13 Alabama against East Carolina, moving the chains with his arm and legs despite throwing no TD passes.
Alabama will be without DE Jeremiah Beaman, WR Noah Rogers, RB AK Dear, CB Jorden Edmonds and safety Jireh Edwards for the East Carolina opener, while RB EJ Crowell is a game-time decision. WR Lotzeir Brooks is expected to play.
Alabama kicks off its 2026 season Saturday against East Carolina in Tuscaloosa, entering as a 27.5-point favorite. The Pirates went 9-4 last year under coach Blake Harrell and capped it with a Military Bowl victory.
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