No. 8 Alabama Starts Fast, Overwhelms South Carolina 49-18 to Remain Unbeaten
Russell passed for five touchdowns and Alabama added a defensive score and a forced fumble to pull away in a 31-point win.
- On Saturday, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 365 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score, leading the Crimson Tide to a 49-18 victory over South Carolina in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
- Alabama established early control by scoring touchdowns on four consecutive first-half possessions, with defensive back Red Morgan returning an interception 23 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.
- Russell threw for 162 more yards than South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, while receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams contributed two touchdown catches for 98 yards.
- Despite the deficit, South Carolina rallied to pull within 35-18 early in the fourth quarter behind running back Matt Fuller's 112 rushing yards, though Alabama regained control with a decisive drive.
- Alabama will travel to face No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs next Saturday, while South Carolina hosts the Kentucky Wildcats on the same day.
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Keelon Russell threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as No. 8 Alabama rolled to a 49-18 win over South Carolina Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, Ala.Russell finished 21-of-27 passing for 365 yards with no interceptions.Ryan Coleman-Williams had fi...
Alabama Beats South Carolina, Box Score Stats & Highlights for Keelon Russell, Sellers, Top Players
The Alabama Crimson Tide got it done with a dominant 49-18 victory over the LaNorris Sellers and the South Carolina Gamecocks at home, fueled by a five-touchdown performance from Keelon Russell.
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