Keelon Russell Shines, austin Mack Contributes in Alabama’s Victory Over Easternโค illinois
Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Alabama quarterback Keelonโ Russell delivered a strong โperformance,completing 7 of 11 passes for 78 yards,in teh Crimson Tide’s win over Eastern โคIllinois on Saturday,November 22,2025. Wide receiver Austin Mack also โฃsaw action in the game, contributing toโค the offensive effort.
The performance from โRussell and contributions from players like Mack offer a glimpse into Alabama’sโ depth โฃatโฃ quarterback and receiver as the team navigates the remainder ofโข the season and prepares for potential postseason play. Russell’s efficiency, particularly when not under pressure โคand utilizing play action, highlights his potential asโค a developing โฃtalent within the program.
Russell excelled when given time,completing all fourโข pass attempts for 49 yardsโ when not blitzed. He also showed poise under pressure, going 3-for-5 โคfor 29 yards when blitzed. A important โขportion of his successโ came on play-action passes, where heโข completed all โขthree attemptsโฃ for 36 โขyards. Without play action, โhe completed 4 ofโฃ 6 passes for โข42 yards.
Russell finished the game with an NFL passer rating of 102.8, showcasing his overall effectiveness and decision-making.
