Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) talks with ESPN after an NCAA college football game against East Carolina Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
East Carolina offensive linemen Bryce Weaver (71) and Marleo Neolien (66) line up to protect quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
University of Alabama President Dr. Peter J. Mohler visits the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) lines up against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
East Carolina quarterback Emory Williams (9) runs the ball against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
East Carolina linebacker Jackson Barker (1) and defensive back Kevon Merrell (4) stop Alabama running back Kevin Riley (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) runs the ball against East Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama kicker Conor Talty (31) kicks an extra point with punter Alex Asparuhov (32) holding during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama offensive lineman Racin Delgatty (55) blocks for Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
East Carolina quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) drops back to pass against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
