Russell outduels Taylor in battle of SEC headliners as Alabama rolls

Alabama secured a 56-23 victory over Mississippi State in a matchup featuring two standout Southeastern Conference quarterbacks. Sophomore Keelon Russell led the Crimson Tide with three touchdown passes during the game.

Prior to Saturday's contest, Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor had been positioned as the SEC's top Heisman Trophy candidate through the first four games of the season. Russell's performance in the decisive win allowed him to surpass Taylor in that regard.