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**Keelon Russell is Alabama's Week 1 starter — here's what you need to know.** - **Alabama** officially names Keelon Russell as the starting QB heading into the 2025 season opener - **Russell** won the job on merit, per QB coach, citing football IQ and command of the offense - **Alabama's coaching staff** praised Russell's "crazy athletic" background as a key factor in his development - **Crimson Tide** got valuable reps for young players in a recent night scrimmage at South Alabama - **Social media** erupted with reaction — fan base largely bullish on the Russell era beginning now **Watch Russell's debut performance to see if the hype holds up under live game pressure.** The lineup's set. Drop in.