The battle of early-season Heisman contenders went decidedly in Keelon Russell's favor as Alabama, which entered favored by 5.5 points on FanDuel Sportsbook, ran all over Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State in a 56-23 win at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday.

Alabama plays South Carolina in a Week 4 SEC showdown. Follow live score updates, highlights, injury news, key plays, and instant analysis.

Alabama football was too much for South Carolina in SEC play as the Crimson Tide and Keelon Russell overwhelmed the Gamecocks.

South Carolina runs a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-2, which is stuffed by the Alabama defense. The Crimson Tide take over possession on its own 25-yard line after the costly gamble for the Gamecocks, which have now squandered scoring chances on both of their opening drives.

Saturday will feature two of the hottest and most exciting quarterbacks not only in the SEC but in all of college football when Keelon Russell and the Alabama Crimson Tide travel to Starkville to take on Kamario Taylor and the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

The Alabama Crimson Tide opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, routing the East Carolina Pirates, 48-10. Keelon Russell made a huge impact for the Crimson Tide in his first start at quarterback, while the Alabama ...

Alabama spoiled Mississippi State's upset hopes in Week 5, taking down the Bulldogs 56-23 at home. Here are highlights from the dominant win:

The growth Alabama’s Keelon Russell exhibited in a 56-23 victory at Mississippi State has his Crimson Tide teammates encouraged about how far the 19-year-old quarterback can take them