Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell records 342 total yards in starting debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell totaled 342 yards in his first career start, a 48-10 victory over East Carolina. Russell completed 18 of 30 passes for 256 yards and led the Crimson Tide with 86 rushing yards. This performance fell one yard short of the Alabama record for total offense by a quarterback in a first start, held by Bryce Young. Scouting evaluations have compared the sophomore’s playing style to Jayden Daniels, citing shared mobility and arm talent. Despite the positive debut, Alabama coaches and observers note the small sample size and the necessity of upcoming tests to gauge his development. Russell faces his next challenge on the road against Kentucky this Saturday.
- •Keelon Russell registered 256 passing yards and 86 rushing yards against East Carolina.
- •The 342 total yards nearly eclipsed the Alabama record for a quarterback making a first start.
- •Alabama scouts and analysts noted stylistic similarities between Russell and Jayden Daniels.
- •The team travels to Kentucky this Saturday for the quarterback’s first SEC road start.
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama QB Keelon Russell Gets Jayden Daniels Buzz After Historic Starting Debut
"Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell needed only one start to give the college football world another reason to wonder how high his ceiling might be.Russell accounted for 342 yards of total offense in Alabama’s 48-10 season-opening victory over East Carolina, finishing 18-of-30 for 256 passing yards while adding a team-high 86 rushing yards and a touchdown. […] The post Alabama QB Keelon Russell Gets Jayden Daniels Buzz After Historic Starting Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
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