{
  "id": 12255740,
  "title": "‘Starting To Make Me a Believer’ — CFB Analyst Expresses Faith in Keelon Russell and Alabama After Mississippi State Win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/starting-to-make-me-a-believer-cfb-analyst-expresses-faith-in-keelon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T23:21:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/starting-believer-cfb-analyst-expresses-232101606.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a Week 5 showdown, Alabama's football team emerged victorious against Mississippi State, thanks to the outstanding performance of their quarterback, Keelon Russell. CBS Sports analyst Kevin Carter expressed his growing faith in Russell and the Crimson Tide's offensive prowess following the win. Carter highlighted Russell's impressive stats, including completing 16 of 22 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns, while also contributing with a touchdown run. The analyst noted that Alabama's ability to run the football effectively and harass the opposing team's quarterback played a significant role in their success. With each remarkable performance, Russell's position among the top young quarterbacks in college football only strengthens. Carter's remarks suggest that Alabama may be emerging as a legitimate contender, and Russell's continued development could be a crucial factor in their season's outcome.",
  "summary": "Alabama football had an amazing win over Mississippi State in Week 5. Quarterback Keelon Russell’s performance was impressive, as he played a major role in Alabama’s offensive dominance. Russell has been delivering top-notch performances throughout the season, and most fans and analysts are viewing him as one of the most exciting players in college football. […] The post ‘Starting To Make Me a…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}