Kalen DeBoer Refuses to Make Drastic Decision Over Early Struggles as Alabama Star Admits His Mistake: "I Have To…"
Ryan Coleman-Williams finished with five catches for 130 yards, while Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said the receiver will keep getting the ball.
- On Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, Alabama football opened the season with a resounding 48-10 victory over East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium, beginning coach Kalen DeBoer's third season.
- Receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams responded with a huge performance, finishing with five catches for 130 yards, though he was also plagued by dropped passes early in the game.
- Showcasing poise in his first career start, sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 249 yards, though the offensive line struggled against East Carolina's defensive front.
- Coach Kalen DeBoer praised Coleman-Williams as "a relentless worker," stating "We're not gonna shy away from going to Ryan" and cementing his role as team captain.
- Developing chemistry between Russell and his receivers will be critical as the season progresses, with the Crimson Tide preparing for a road test at Kentucky.
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Kalen DeBoer Refuses to Make Drastic Decision Over Early Struggles as Alabama Star Admits His Mistake: "I Have to…"
The frustrating drops came back to haunt Alabama during their 2026 season opener against East Carolina. Star receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, who suffered through ten drops last season, saw those old bad habits pop up again in Tuscaloosa. But head coach Kalen DeBoer is making one thing clear right away: he is not panicking or making […]
Kalen DeBoer Sends Clear Message on Ryan Coleman-Williams After Alabama’s Win
There was no shortage of storylines coming out of Alabama football’s dominant 48-10 season-opening win over East Carolina, but one of the biggest centered around wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams.Coleman-Williams made some big plays for the Crimson Tide on Saturday, but he also had some struggles with drops early in the game. Considering his history with […]
Will Ryan Coleman-Williams’ drops be a lasting problem for Alabama?
Alabama football had a chance for a huge play deep in East Carolina territory on Saturday. Keelon Russell found Ryan Coleman-Williams inside the Pirate 20-yard line, wide open with an opportunity to potentially score.
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