Keelon Russell leads Alabama's explosive passing offense

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell has emerged as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate following an elite start to the 2026 college football season. Through the first five weeks, Russell has led the nation in 20+ yard passing throws with 659 yards and holds a 98.8 passing grade for long-distance completions.

As the season progresses into Week 6, the sophomore quarterback faces a significant matchup against No. 2 Georgia. Meanwhile, fans looking to watch Week 6 matchups, including the Alabama vs. Georgia game, are utilizing services like DIRECTV and FuboTV as alternatives to previous illegal streaming options.