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Alabama QB named semifinalist for multiple major college football awards

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Justin Smith
November 11, 2026

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Alabama football’s starting quarterback Keelon Russell was recently named a semifinalist for multiple major college football awards.

Russell has been named a semifinalist for both the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and the Shaun Alexander Award.

The Walter Camp Award is given annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Alabama has had three Walter Camp Award winners in its rich history. Derrick Henry, Tua Tagovailoa and DeVonta Smith previously took home the award.

The Shaun Alexander Award is given annually to the best freshman in college football. Will Anderson and Caleb Downs previously earned the award as freshmen for the Crimson Tide.

Russell has thrown for 2,263 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. He has also rushed for 276 yards and five touchdowns.

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