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Keelon Russell accounts for 4 TDs as No. 7 Alabama routs No. 16 Mississippi State 56-23
Keelon Russell accounted for four touchdowns as Alabama scored on its first two turnovers and forced three more in a dominant road win.
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 56-23 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, extending their dominance in the series.
Former head coach Nick Saban called the matchup "kind of a trap game for Alabama," while Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor entered as a Heisman candidate with 14 passing touchdowns through four games.
Quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score; the Crimson Tide defense forced four turnovers, including a 30-yard pick-six by Dijon Lee Jr.
Alabama running back Trae'Shawn Brown recorded two touchdowns and wide receiver Rico Scott secured two scoring passes, showcasing the Crimson Tide's balanced offensive attack in their first ranked SEC road test.
Russell emerged as the betting favorite for the 2026 Heisman Trophy following the dominant performance; Alabama faces Georgia next as the undefeated Crimson Tide continue their national title pursuit.