13-5 Season Record
The Arkansas Razorbacks defeated the North Alabama Lions 31-14 at Razorback Stadium on Thursday, riding 415 total yards, 29 first downs and a commanding 41:25 time of possession...
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.
No. 13 Alabama travels to Kroger Field for a Thursday night SEC opener against Kentucky on September 10, with both teams entering at 1-0....
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.
Alabama's opener depth chart lists transfers at the top four defensive line spots, including Kedrick Bingley-Jones and Terrance Green, signaling a portal-built front tasked with boosting the Tide's pass rush.
Yhonzae Pierre enters his fourth season as the Tide's top pass rusher after posting 8 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss in 2025, both team highs under coordinator Kane Wommack.
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