Alabama football absolutely demolished South Carolina on Saturday, winning 49-18 at Bryant-Denny Stadium, and now they’re sitting pretty at a perfect 4-0 on the season. This wasn’t just a win, it was another dominant statement, with the Crimson Tide’s narrowest victory all year still a 14-point beatdown over Florida State. You know things are rolling when the game feels locked up by halftime, and honestly, a huge chunk of that credit goes to quarterback Keelon Russell, who put on another spectacular show.
Russell Is Cooking, And Ryan Coleman-Williams Is Back!
Let’s talk about Keelon Russell for a second. This kid, in only his fourth career start, is playing like a seasoned vet, not some fresh-faced sophomore. He kicked things off by launching an absolute dime, a perfect deep ball to Lotzeir Brooks, for a 75-yard touchdown pass that set the tone immediately. From there, he just shredded the South Carolina secondary. You gotta hand it to the offensive line too, because they gave him stellar pass protection all game long. Russell wasn’t just throwing with precision accuracy, which he absolutely was. He was recognizing blitzes, staying patient in the pocket, and picking the *perfect* times to scramble. It’s like he’s been doing this for years, making plays with his arm and his legs.
And can we talk about Ryan Coleman-Williams? My dude is officially out of his sophomore slump, and it’s a beautiful thing to see. He exploded with 32-yard and 42-yard touchdown catches in the first half alone, helping Alabama jump out to that commanding 21-3 lead. He wrapped up the game with 98 receiving yards, and honestly, he could have had even more if Russell hadn’t looked elsewhere on a few plays where Coleman-Williams had his guy beat deep. Plus, he looked totally comfortable fielding punts, which is just another weapon in the arsenal. If this offensive line keeps giving Russell that kind of time, Coleman-Williams is gonna put up some monster numbers this year.
Wommack’s Defense Brings the Red Zone Hammer
While the offense was doing its thing, you can’t forget about the defense. A massive reason Alabama is sitting at 4-0? That red-zone D, orchestrated by defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. Yeah, Wommack’s probably got some “teaching points” for the run defense in practice this week, but he absolutely cannot complain about the points allowed. We saw it right away: South Carolina’s Matt Fuller broke free for a 56-yard run to the Alabama 19 on the opening snap, and what happened? Cornerback Zabien Brown tracked him down, and the defense held tough, forcing a missed field goal. A few series later, USC got to the Alabama 16, and again, the defense dug in, forcing them to settle for another field goal try, which they made. That’s championship-level red zone stopping power right there. They even got a turnover on downs at the 25-yard line, basically a red-zone stop in spirit.
And don’t sleep on Luke Metz at inside linebacker. The Georgia native had another incredibly productive game, hitting double-digit tackles for the first time in his career. The kid even had a huge hit on punt coverage! Through the first third of the season, he’s proving to be one of Alabama’s most impactful first-year starters.
This team is rolling, 4-0 and looking unstoppable. With Russell playing like a pro, Coleman-Williams back in form, and Wommack’s defense holding strong in crunch time, what’s not to be excited about? We’re looking forward to seeing this dominance continue as they keep making their case as one of the best teams out there.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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