{
  "id": 10147200,
  "title": "Kalen DeBoer talks Keelon Russell, Alabama’s explosive offense in win over South Carolina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/kalen-deboer-talks-keelon-russell-alabamas-explosive-offense-in-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:34:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kalen-deboer-talks-keelon-russell-010630641.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kalen DeBoer's Alabama team showcased an explosive offense in their win over South Carolina, executing at a high level in the first half. The Tide amassed 318 yards, leading 35-10 at halftime. Quarterback Keelon Russell was a standout performer, going 13-15 for 234 yards and four touchdowns, tallying an additional rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. The game coincided with strong performance by the Crimson Tide's passing game, with Alabama rolling up a total of 491 yards of offense.\n\nAlabama coach DeBoer praised his team's execution, particularly in the first half when they posted 84 first-half rushing yards. He stressed the importance of continuing this momentum, saying, \"We just need to keep executing, keep Keelon upright.\" South Carolina's secondary appeared to be the remedy the Gamecocks needed to contain the Tide's passing attack, but DeBoer maintained that his team would continue to take what their opponents gave them, adding, \"We did a pretty good job of that and that’s allowed him to look down field, find guys open.\"\n\nIn the ground game, Alabama managed 124 yards, with freshman running back EJ Crowell contributing 50 yards on six carries, including a 39-yard run.",
  "summary": "Alabama's slow starts didn't appear to be an issue on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alabama's offense scored 318 yards in the first half, leading 35-10.",
    "Quarterback Keelon Russell completed 13 of 15 passes for 234 yards and four touchdowns.",
    "Alabama's total offense reached 491 yards, with Keelon Russell contributing a rushing touchdown."
  ],
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        "title": "Kalen DeBoer talks Keelon Russell, Alabama’s explosive offense in win over South Carolina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/kalen-deboer-talks-keelon-russell-alabamas-explosive-offense-in-win-10147201",
        "published": "2026-09-27T05:34:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}