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Sources: Alabama names Russell QB1 for opener

Alabama has named Keelon Russell as the starting quarterback for its Sept. 5 season opener against East Carolina, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

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Alabama will start Keelon Russell at quarterback for its season opener on Sept. 5 against East Carolina, according to sources cited by ESPN.

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