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Keelon Russell Named Alabama's Starting Quarterback Ahead of 2026 Season

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer names sophomore Keelon Russell as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener.

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Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer named sophomore Keelon Russell as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener against East Carolina. [1] The Alabama Crimson Tide is set to open the 2026 college football season by hosting East Carolina on Saturday, September 5, 2026. [2] The SportsLine Projection Model recommends betting Under 52.5 points for the Alabama vs. East Carolina game on September 4, 2026. [3] Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams stated on the Hey Coach podcast that Keelon Russell is ready to take over the starting job. [4] The Alabama Crimson Tide released its official depth chart ahead of the 2026 season opener against East Carolina in Tuscaloosa. [5] Alabama is listed as a 27.5-point favorite against East Carolina with a money line of -6250. [6] The SportsLine model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times and has been on a 32-19 run on top-rated CFB money-line picks since the 2024 season. [7]
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  1. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer named sophomore Keelon Russell as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener against East Carolina. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. The Alabama Crimson Tide is set to open the 2026 college football season by hosting East Carolina on Saturday, September 5, 2026. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. The SportsLine Projection Model recommends betting Under 52.5 points for the Alabama vs. East Carolina game on September 4, 2026. · CBS Sports
  4. Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams stated on the Hey Coach podcast that Keelon Russell is ready to take over the starting job. · Yahoo! Sports
  5. The Alabama Crimson Tide released its official depth chart ahead of the 2026 season opener against East Carolina in Tuscaloosa. · Yahoo! Sports
  6. Alabama is listed as a 27.5-point favorite against East Carolina with a money line of -6250. · CBS Sports
  7. The SportsLine model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times and has been on a 32-19 run on top-rated CFB money-line picks since the 2024 season. · CBS Sports
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