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,

With a full weekend of real football in the books, it’s time to overreact to what we saw from the nation’s QBs and correct our projections.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell's first collegiate start went quite well on Saturday. The sophomore completed 18-of-30 passes for 256 yards and rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries en route to a 48-10 home win over East Carolina.

Keelon Russell has a simple approach when he sees green grass. “God blessed me with some legs,” the Alabama quarterback said, “so why not use them?” The key for Russell will be figuring out when to keep using them.

Despite the impressive debut from Keelon Russell, Alabama football offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb has one piece of advice for the starter.

'Already sold.' Here's what the national sports media are saying about Keelon Russell and Alabama after the Crimson Tide QB's first career start.

Keelon Russell is feeling confident in the connection he has with Ryan Coleman-Williams after the two connected five times for 130 yards against East Carolina to open the season.

Alabama football started the season off strong with a big win over East Carolina, winning 48-10. The Crimson Tide turned to the ground for most of its scoring. Plus, Yhonzae Pierre had a pick six. Alabama out-gained East Carolina 480-162.