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college-football16 days ago•7 min saved

Six long-shot Heisman contenders eye a 2026 spotlight led by Russell and Toney

CBS Sports highlights six Heisman long shots for 2026—Keelon Russell, Malachi Toney, LaNorris Sellers, Byrum Brown, Bear Bachmeier and Kevin Jennings—who could surge into New York if their teams contend and they post standout numbers, with FanDuel odds ranging from +3500 to +10000; the piece notes the ongoing quarterback-plus-team-success formula and that past winners have often entered the race from unexpected, long-shot backgrounds.

via CBS Sports|

#college-football #heisman #heisman-dark-horses

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Russell, Morgan Spark Alabama at A-Day as QB battle heats up

Alabama's A-Day showcased a strong showing from quarterback Keelon Russell, who led drives and scampered for a 13-yard score, while Cederian Morgan totaled about 75 receiving yards on three catches including a 22-yard TD. The QB competition looks unresolved, Noah Rogers was injured, and the defense created turnovers (Dre Kirkpatrick and Dijon Lee Jr) as the offense and line play were evaluated ahead of fall practice.

via Roll 'Bama Roll|

#a-day #alabama #cederian-morgan

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Twin Sister of Alabama QB Keelon Russell Passes Away

Kierston Russell, the twin sister of Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell, has died, with police stating her death appears non-criminal. Keelon expressed his condolences on social media. Kierston was set to join Alabama in August, and her death has deeply affected her family and the football community.

via ESPN|

#alabama-football #death #keelon-russell

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Alabama QB Battle Heats Up with Ryan Williams' Insights

Alabama's quarterback race is led by Ty Simpson, with Ryan Williams expressing confidence in all contenders. Williams also shared his fictional dynasty mode success with UCLA in EA Sports College Football 26. The article discusses Alabama's defense prospects, recruiting star ratings, and a humorous story about AJ McCarron's house visit by Nick Saban's staff. Overall, the focus is on Alabama football's upcoming season and recruiting insights.

via Roll 'Bama Roll|

#alabama-football #keelon-russell #qb-competition

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

SEC Unveils 2025 Football Schedule with Major Matchups

Alabama's 2025 football schedule highlights a challenging SEC lineup, with a notable five-game stretch. Keelon Russell, a standout quarterback and Gatorade National Player of the Year, is set to join Alabama, potentially impacting the team's QB dynamics as Dylan Lonergan plans to transfer. Meanwhile, changes to the College Football Playoff (CFP) seeding are being discussed, potentially eliminating the requirement for top seeds to be conference champions. This comes amid conference realignments and discussions on automatic playoff berths, reflecting ongoing shifts in college football dynamics.

via Roll Bama Roll|

#alabama #cfp #college-football

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Alabama QB Commit Keelon Russell Named Elite 11 MVP

Alabama football quarterback commit Keelon Russell was named MVP of the Elite 11 finals, becoming the first Alabama commit to win the award since Tua Tagovailoa in 2016. The four-star prospect from Duncanville, Texas, flipped his commitment to Alabama earlier in June and is ranked as the No. 6 quarterback in the 2025 class.

via AL.com|

#alabama #elite-11 #keelon-russell

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Alabama Flips 4-Star QB Keelon Russell in Major Recruiting Win

Alabama has secured a commitment from 4-star quarterback Keelon Russell from Duncanville High School, marking the first high school quarterback pledge under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Russell, a top prospect in the 2025 class, flipped his commitment from SMU to Alabama after an official visit. He is highly ranked nationally and has led his high school team to consecutive state titles. This commitment strengthens Alabama's future quarterback lineup.

via Saturday Down South|

#alabama #college-football #kalen-deboer

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Alabama Secures 4-Star QB Keelon Russell for 2025

Four-star dual-threat quarterback Keelon Russell, ranked No. 81 in the 2025 class, has flipped his commitment from SMU to Alabama. This marks Alabama's first high school quarterback commitment under new coach Kalen DeBoer. Russell cited the clear plan and consistent communication from Alabama's coaching staff as key factors in his decision.

via ESPN|

#alabama #college-football #keelon-russell

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Alabama Secures 4-Star QB Keelon Russell for 2025

Four-star quarterback Keelon Russell from Texas has flipped his commitment from SMU to Alabama for the class of 2025. Russell, ranked as the No. 6 quarterback and No. 38 player nationally by 247Sports, announced his decision on social media. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound player has led Duncanville to two state championships and threw for 3,483 yards and 38 touchdowns last season. He becomes the 11th commitment for Alabama's 2025 class, which is ranked eighth nationally.

via AL.com|

#alabama #commitment #football