Just as we all predicted. Yhonzae Pierre grabbed a pick six before he sacked a quarterback. He laughed when that was mentioned postgame. Pierre then revealed he was able to secure the interception in the win over East Carolina because he learned from another teammate.

Alabama had a number of players make an impact during the Week 1 win against East Carolina. Here are three on the rise.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and a touchdown, and No. 13 Alabama opened the season with a 48-10 victory over East Carolina on Saturday. Russell, a sophomore making his first career start after beating out Austin Mack during training camp,

Five of the biggest takeaways from the Crimson Tide's dominant win in the season opener, featuring Keelon Russell's first start and the debut of two freshmen running backs.

Alabama football did what it was supposed to on Saturday, blowing out East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium to open the 2026 season. The Crimson Tide won 48-10, getting off to a solid start as it moves into SEC play at Kentucky this coming Saturday.

How did Alabama football do against East Carolina? We hand out grades for the offense, defense, coaching, special teams and overall performance.

The Alabama Crimson Tide could be without one of its most intriguing young running backs when the 2026 season officially gets underway Saturday morning.Five-star freshman running back EJ Crowell is now considered a game-time decision for Alabama’s season opener against East Carolina,