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Alabama's Daniel Hill remains the lead running back in the reporter's assessment after rushing for 47 yards against East Carolina, while EJ Crowell, Trae'shawn Brown and Kevin Riley also received work in the opener.

Alabama is projected by the reporter to settle around a three-back rotation with Crowell favored for the second spot and Brown competing with AK Dear for the third, but neither that order nor a clear separation in workloads is reported as finalized.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer expects AK Dear back soon from a lower-leg injury, but the report does not give a specific return date or confirm availability for Kentucky.

Alabama coordinator Ryan Grubb praised Hill's contact balance and ball security and Brown's acceleration and decisive cuts, while Brown's long touchdown was erased by holding rather than counted in his official production.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell led the team with 13 carries for 86 yards against East Carolina, establishing a meaningful quarterback-running contribution in the opener without proving that he will lead the rushing workload every week.