Russell Returns From Injury to Lead Alabama Past LSU
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell threw three touchdown passes after returning from an ankle injury in a 31-13 road win.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Alabama defeated LSU 31-13 in Baton Rouge on Saturday, November 7, after quarterback Keelon Russell returned from an ankle injury at the end of the third quarter. Russell threw three touchdown passes after returning, including to Josh Ford, Cederian Morgan and Kaleb Edwards.
Why it matters
Alabama's defense had allowed LSU to take the lead before Russell came back, so his return shifted the game's momentum. The performance shows how the team's offense depended on its quarterback during a road game against a conference opponent.
Russell threw for three touchdowns after returning, with seven completions in the final 17:44 of the game. The extraction does not report the severity of his ankle injury or whether it will affect his availability in coming weeks.
The players
Keelon Russell
Keelon Russell is Alabama's quarterback who returned from an ankle injury to throw three touchdown passes in the win over LSU.
Bryan Ellis
Bryan Ellis is Alabama's quarterback coach who instructed Russell to avoid sacks, negative plays and turnovers after his return.
The details
Russell was evaluated in the injury tent before returning at the end of the third quarter without missing a snap. His first pass after returning was a 57-yard completion to Rico Scott, and he followed quarterback coach Bryan Ellis' instructions to avoid sacks, negative plays and turnovers.
Timeline
Saturday, Nov. 7: Alabama defeats LSU 31-13 in Baton Rouge.
End of the third quarter: Russell returns from the injury tent to play.
Final 17:44 of the game: Russell completes seven passes, three for touchdowns.
Season Trajectory
Alabama's win over LSU came in a road game against a conference opponent, and the extraction does not provide standings, playoff implications or prior season records to place it within the broader season. The result is reported as a single game outcome without further competitive-balance context.
Russell's three touchdown passes after returning make his health status a practical question for fantasy managers and bettors tracking Alabama's offense. The extraction does not confirm whether he will be listed as healthy for the next game.
The takeaway
Alabama's offense leaned on Russell once he returned, so his health will be a key factor for the team's remaining games. Readers should watch for official injury updates before drawing conclusions about his availability.
Further reading
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