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Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell accounted for 342 total yards in his starting debut, throwing for 256 yards and rushing for 86 yards and a touchdown.

Alabama produced 487 total yards and scored on all six first-half possessions in the 48-10 win over East Carolina.

Alabama's defense held East Carolina to 162 total yards and just two rushing yards, the Tide's fewest rushing yards allowed since 2021.

Yhonzae Pierre returned an interception 27 yards for an Alabama touchdown while also adding a tackle for loss and a sack.

East Carolina quarterback Mitch Griffins connected with Jeremiah Melvin for a 1-yard touchdown but later threw the interception that Pierre returned for an Alabama touchdown.