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Two of the Southeastern Conference’s most productive young quarterbacks will share a field — and the spotlight — when Russell and No. 7 Alabama visit Taylor and 16th-ranked Mississippi State on Saturday.
Keelon Russell passed for 285 yards and three touchdowns to go with a rushing score, and No. 7 Alabama routed 16th-ranked Mississippi State 56-23 in a matchup of previously unbeaten
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell briefly became the betting favorite to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy following an impressive performance in the No. 7 Crimson Tide's 56-23 road win over the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday.