The Alabama Crimson Tide have officially defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores on the road by a final score of 21-6.
Alabama was able to bounce back in the second half after an extremely slow start on the offensive side of the ball. Keelon Russell was able to settle in throughout the third quarter, and three straight touchdowns ultimately led to the Crimson Tide’s victory over the Commodores today.
Russell’s status for today’s matchup was up in the air until the final moments leading up to kickoff. The star sophomore took a moment to comment on his injury following the win, as Russell claims he knew he had to push himself this week.
“Just staying ready. I knew that from the start of the week I had to push myself and keep getting better,” Russell said. “That was the mindset this week, just keep going 1-0 each day, just doing what I got to do to play.”
Russell was then asked to reveal the moment in which he knew he would start today.
“Since whenever. I was good enough to start. It was just a matter of fact of how good I was going to be able to practice. But I knew for a fact if I just kept coming to the training room, I was going to be able to just be perfectly fine.”
Russell recorded 217 yards and three touchdowns during Alabama’s win over Vanderbilt today. Russell appeared to be fully healthy despite the speculation that surrounded him leading up to kickoff, and the talented quarterback will look to shine once again at home against Chattanooga next weekend.
