Several of Russell's Alabama teammates showed support in the comment section, including Simpson. Russell is expected to be Alabama's starting quarterback within the next few seasons but for now, he's been learning from Simpson. Alabama hosts Oklahoma (7-2) at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC.

Jam Miller, Daniel Hill and the rest of the Alabama run game have averaged 3.5 yards per touch in 2025, which is the lowest for a Crimson Tide team since 1995, when Dennis Riddle led a rushing offense that averaged 2.7 yards per carry.

Alabama has struggled all season with the running game. Can they finally improve this part of the offense against a talented Oklahoma defense?

It’s fun scheduling that Oklahoma and Texas, both in Year 2 in the SEC, take on the two teams that have dominated the conference in recent years on the same week. Georgia beat Texas in the SEC title game last year and has made it to Atlanta seven of the last eight years. Alabama has won eight of the last 13 SEC titles.

Millions tune in, captivated by the Crimson Tide's dominance or desperate for their downfall. Alabama football is the nation's unrivaled event.

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama football program received more good news for the future going into the game against Oklahoma.

FAMU football hasn’t played a complete game nor had a convincing victory this season. That could change at Alabama A&M this Saturday, Nov. 15.

Trailing 28-21 early in the third quarter, Alabama outscored the Tigers 21-0 after touchdown runs from Roydell Williams, Jalen Milroe and Jase McClellan to secure the 42-28 win. The Crimson Tide defense allowed 478 yards of offense, including 382 combined yards from LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who had 163 rushing yards on 11 carries.