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Alabama defeats East Carolina 48-10 as Ryan Coleman-Williams records 130 yards

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Alabama defeats East Carolina 48-10 as Ryan Coleman-Williams records 130 yards

Summary

Alabama opened its college football season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina. In his first career start, quarterback Keelon Russell guided the team to nearly 500 yards of total offense. Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams played a significant role in the production, recording five catches for 130 yards, including a 58-yard reception. Despite his high yardage total, Coleman-Williams struggled with dropped passes throughout the game, continuing a trend from last season. Head coach Kalen DeBoer stated the team will continue to feature the receiver in the passing attack moving forward. Alabama now shifts its focus toward the start of SEC play with a matchup against Kentucky scheduled for next weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Alabama defeated East Carolina 48-10 in the season opener.
•Keelon Russell completed his first career start at quarterback for Alabama.
•Ryan Coleman-Williams recorded 130 receiving yards despite multiple dropped passes.
•Alabama faces Kentucky next weekend to begin SEC conference play.

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Alabama couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the season. The Crimson Tide destroyed East Carolina 48-10 , Keelon Russell looked impressive in his first career start and Alabama finished with nearly 500 yards of offense. But there was one problem that looked very familiar. Ryan Coleman-Williams is still dropping passes. Coleman-Williams struggled…
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