Alabama's Keelon Russell excels in Week 5 while Florida struggles severely

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Alabama's Keelon Russell excels in Week 5 while Florida struggles severely
Summary

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell led his team to a decisive victory against Mississippi State, throwing for three touchdowns and rushing for another. The Crimson Tide's dominant performance marked their fifth consecutive win as they look more threatening in the national championship picture. In contrast, Florida faced a dramatic collapse in a game against Missouri, losing 45-17 and raising doubts about their earlier season success. Meanwhile, Nebraska secured a 48-23 victory over Maryland, maintaining their unbeaten record at 5-0. The week's matchups continue to impact the standings in the AP Top 25 as several teams face critical upcoming games.

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  • •Alabama defeats Mississippi State with a strong showing from Keelon Russell.
  • •Florida suffers a heavy loss to Missouri, impacting their playoff hopes.
  • •Nebraska remains unbeaten at 5-0 after a win over Maryland.
  • •Texas Tech struggles to generate offense, highlighting their challenges.
  • •Wisconsin secures a blowout win against Michigan State, improving confidence.
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  • 12:07 AMCBS Sports — College football winners, losers in Week 5: Keelon Russell sparks Alabama to new level, Florida collapses
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Russell sparks the Crimson Tide in a blowout road win, while the Gators collapse against Missouri and Bryce Underwood struggles in Michigan's upset loss

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