Keelon Russell leads Alabama past LSU with strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell played through an ankle injury to help the Crimson Tide claim a 31-13 victory over LSU on Saturday in Baton Rouge. Russell returned to the field after being treated for the injury and threw three touchdown passes, leading Alabama to outscore LSU 21-0 in the second half. This win keeps Alabama's College Football Playoff hopes alive after previously suffering two losses. Russell's performance was seen as crucial, particularly after concerns about Alabama's playoff viability following their recent defeats. After the game, Russell emphasized the importance of fighting through adversity for the team.
- •Alabama defeats LSU 31-13 at Tiger Stadium.
- •Keelon Russell throws three touchdown passes after ankle injury.
- •Crimson Tide outscored LSU 21-0 in the second half.
- •Alabama's playoff hopes remain intact after this win.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama QB Keelon Russell Makes Blunt Personal Admission on New Injury After LSU Game
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Keelon Russell Makes Strong ‘Life or Death’ Statement After Alabama’s Win Over LSU
"Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell wasn’t going to let an ankle injury keep him on the sideline in Baton Rouge, not with the Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes on the line.Russell went to the injury tent after Alabama’s first offensive drive of the second half against LSU on Saturday, and backup Austin Mack started warming up. However, […] The post Keelon Russell Makes Strong ‘Life or Death’ Statement After Alabama’s Win Over LSU appeared first on HEAVY.
"Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell makes candid admission on injury minutes after win over LSU. The post Alabama QB Keelon Russell Makes Blunt Personal Admission on New Injury After LSU Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 5:35 AMAlabama QB Keelon Russell Makes Blunt Personal Admission on New Injury After LSU Game
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell makes candid admission on injury minutes after win over LSU. The post Alabama QB Keelon Russell Makes Blunt Personal Admission on New Injury After LSU Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 5:16 AMKeelon Russell Makes Strong ‘Life or Death’ Statement After Alabama’s Win Over LSU
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell wasn’t going to let an ankle injury keep him on the sideline in Baton Rouge, not with the Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes on the line.Russell went to the injury tent after Alabama’s first offensive drive of the second half against LSU on Saturday, and backup Austin Mack started warming up. However, […] The post Keelon Russell Makes Strong ‘Life or Death’ Statement After Alabama’s Win Over LSU appeared first on HEAVY.
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