Keelon Russell has only played one game in an Alabama Crimson Tide uniform, but he's already making bold claims and predictions about what this year could look like in Tuscaloosa.

Alabama has won 24 straight season-opening games at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the fourth-longest steak since 1936 trailing Ohio State's 26-game streak that the Buckeyes started in 2000, Florida's 27-game streak from 1990-2016 and Nebraska's 29-game streak from 1986-2004. Alabama has won 85 of 98 home openers.

Alabama football offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb wasn't satisfied with his team's performance on Saturday afternoon.

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Alabama State football didn't have its cleanest day on the field, but it held Lane College scoreless in its home opener. Look at key plays and highlights here.

The Crimson Tide used a mascot-themed caption to troll the Pirates after a dominant season-opening win in Tuscaloosa.

The No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide enter the season outside the top 10 of the Associated Press preseason poll for the first time since 2008 as they host the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.

With no concern about Ohio State's No. 1 status following a 53-point win against Ball State, the conversation begins at No. 2 with some potential fallout from the Ducks surviving an upset scare.