Alabama dominates Mississippi State; Missouri defeats Florida
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

No. 7 Alabama remains unbeaten at 5-0 with a 56-23 victory over No. 16 Mississippi State. Keelon Russell threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns while the Crimson Tide outscored opponents 248-104 this season. Meanwhile, No. 25 Missouri secured a significant win against No. 8 Florida, winning decisively with a score that highlighted their dominance in both offensive and defensive play. Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons passed for 340 yards, and running back Jamal Roberts rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns, contributing to the Tigers' impressive performance.
- •Alabama improves to 5-0 with a strong win over Mississippi State.
- •Keelon Russell throws for 285 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Missouri beats Florida 28-0 at home.
- •Austin Simmons leads Missouri with 340 passing yards.
- •Jamal Roberts rushes for 211 yards and three touchdowns.
- 12:14 PMCBS Sports — Tom Fornelli's CFP Vibe Check: Alabama's Keelon Russell should terrify everyone, ACC has nightmare Week 5
"Russell makes the Crimson Tide a nightmare matchup for anyone, while the ACC is in dire straits right now after its rough weekend
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