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Keelon Russell vs. Kamario Taylor are the high-upside QBs fueling Alabama-Mississippi State

Week 5 of the 2026 college football season features a marquee SEC matchup as Alabama hosts Mississippi State in a historic rivalry dating back to 1896. The Crimson Tide hold an 86-18-3 advantage in the series and enter favored once again, but the primary spotlight shines on talented young quarterbacks Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor.

Keelon Russell arrived in Tuscaloosa as a five-star recruit after leading Duncanville High School to a 2023 state title and earning MVP honors at the Elite 11 Finals. Following a redshirt season behind Ty Simpson, Russell secured the starting job and has guided the Crimson Tide to a 4-0 start with 78 completions on 110 attempts, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions.

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