Keelon Russell Stars as No. 7 Alabama Dominates No. 16 Mississippi State
Keelon Russell accounted for four touchdowns, leading No. 7 Alabama to a decisive 56-23 victory over No. 16 Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, October 3, 2026 — The No. 7 ranked University of Alabama Crimson Tide secured a significant conference victory on Saturday, defeating the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs with a final score of 56-23. The decisive win took place in Starkville, Mississippi.
A key player in Alabama’s dominant performance was quarterback Keelon Russell, who accounted for four touchdowns during the game. Russell’s offensive contributions were instrumental in establishing Alabama’s commanding lead throughout the contest.
The scoreline indicates a substantial margin of victory for the Crimson Tide. The game saw Alabama’s offense perform at a high level, while Mississippi State struggled to contain the opposing team’s attack. Specific details regarding the distribution of Russell’s four touchdowns (e.g., passing vs. rushing) were not provided in the summary. Similarly, further details about the game’s progression, standout plays from other players, or specific performance statistics beyond Russell’s touchdown count are not available from the initial summary.
The victory further solidifies Alabama’s position in the rankings and conference standings. Mississippi State, facing a highly-ranked opponent, was unable to overcome Alabama’s offensive output. The exact date of the game was not specified in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press on www.valleycentral.com, see more information here.
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