Alabama names Players of the Week for Week 1 win over ECU

Alabama names Players of the Week for Week 1 win over ECU Alabama kick-started its 2026 season with a methodical 48-10 victory over East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and there were many players who led the way for the Crimson Tide. On Monday morning, Alabama honored those performers as its Players of the Week for Week 1 who helped Year 3 of the Kalen DeBoer era start off with a bang. Leading the list, not surprisingly, was quarterback Keelon Russell, who won the starting job in fall camp and showed exactly why with a standout performance to unofficially introduce himself to the home fans. Russell was named the top skill position player… A fan? Follow your favorite teams Read more at Saturday Down South