WAKE UP BAMA - An Alabama Football Podcast with Kyle Henderson

No. 7 Alabama Football improved to 5-0 with a dominant 56-23 road victory over No. 16 Mississippi State as Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide continued its explosive start to the 2026 college football season.

Keelon Russell delivered another outstanding performance, completing 16-of-22 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing touchdown. Alabama piled up 483 yards of offense, including 179 rushing yards, as Treshawn Brown scored twice and Rico Scott caught two touchdown passes.

Alabama's defense also answered one of its biggest questions. Mississippi State entered the game averaging more than 500 yards of offense and over 200 rushing yards per game, but the Crimson Tide limited the Bulldogs to just 302 total yards and 18 rushing yards. Alabama recorded five sacks, forced four turnovers and DeJuan Lee Jr. returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown.

Kyle Henderson breaks down Alabama's 56-23 win over Mississippi State, Keelon Russell's continued rise, Treshawn Brown's emergence, Xavier Griffin's huge performance, Alabama's pass rush, the Crimson Tide's explosive offense and what comes next for Kalen DeBoer's 5-0 team.

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Topics: Alabama Football, Alabama vs Mississippi State, Keelon Russell, Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb, Treshawn Brown, Xavier Griffin, Rico Scott, Lotzeir Brooks, Alabama Crimson Tide, SEC Football, College Football

Alabama Football GAME DAY is here! No. 7 Alabama travels to Starkville to take on No. 16 Mississippi State in a massive Week 5 SEC matchup featuring Keelon Russell vs. Kamario Taylor.

Bama Football host Kyle Henderson delivers his final Alabama vs. Mississippi State thoughts before kickoff, including the biggest keys to the game, Alabama's defense against Mississippi State's explosive offense, Ryan Grubb's red-hot offense, Keelon Russell's continued development, Alabama's playmakers and Kyle's final 52-13 Alabama prediction.

Plus, we're going around the country with a complete College Football Week 5 preview, including the biggest SEC and Top 25 games to watch before hearing YOUR Alabama Football takes from Friday's call-in show.

🏈 ALABAMA vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE GAME DAY

• Keelon Russell vs. Kamario Taylor
• Can Alabama's defense take a step forward?
• Ryan Grubb and Alabama's explosive offense
• Alabama WRs Ryan Coleman-Williams & Lotzeir Brooks
• Alabama's biggest defensive playmakers
• Final keys to beating Mississippi State
• Kyle's final score: Alabama 52, Mississippi State 13
• Week 5 SEC & College Football preview
• Top 25 games to watch
• Friday caller predictions and reactions

Alabama Football is 4-0 entering Week 5 and now faces another major SEC road test in Starkville.

Join us throughout Alabama vs. Mississippi State for live coverage, analysis, stats, discussion and instant reaction — followed by the Bama Football postgame show immediately after the game.

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Alabama vs. Mississippi State is one of the biggest games of Week 5 as the undefeated Crimson Tide travels to Starkville for an SEC matchup featuring two of the conference's most exciting young quarterbacks: Keelon Russell and Kamario Taylor.

On this edition of Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson gives his final Alabama vs. Mississippi State score prediction and asks the biggest question entering Saturday: Will this game actually be close?

Alabama enters the game 4-0 behind an explosive offense led by Keelon Russell, Ryan Grubb and a deep Crimson Tide running back room. Mississippi State counters with Kamario Taylor, running back Fluff Bothwell and an offense producing more than 500 yards per game.

We break down Alabama's biggest keys to victory, Kane Wommack's defense after allowing 890 yards over the last two games, Mississippi State's explosive offense, Alabama's third-down defense, the environment in Starkville, the latest injury and availability news, More or Less predictions, special teams and whether this is Kalen DeBoer's best Alabama team.

Can Alabama contain Kamario Taylor? Will the Crimson Tide defense improve? Can Mississippi State slow down Keelon Russell? And will Alabama cover on the road?

Kyle's final prediction: Alabama 52, Mississippi State 13.

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Kalen DeBoer to USC? Coaching rumors and speculation are heating up around the Alabama Football head coach as pressure continues to build around Lincoln Riley at USC.

On Wednesday's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson separates rumor from what is actually known about the Kalen DeBoer–USC conversation and discusses why DeBoer's future at Alabama is suddenly becoming a national topic.

DeBoer signed a contract extension in April keeping him at Alabama through January 2033, while the Crimson Tide is 4-0 and building around an incredibly talented young core led by quarterback Keelon Russell. Alabama's offense is producing at an elite level, the young roster continues to develop and DeBoer has repeatedly emphasized blocking out outside noise and maintaining emotional maturity.

Could USC realistically pursue DeBoer if it moves on from Lincoln Riley? Why would DeBoer consider leaving Alabama? Could Ryan Grubb eventually become a head-coaching candidate if Alabama's explosive offense continues rolling? And what does Alabama's young roster tell us about the future of the program?

Then we turn the focus back to Alabama vs. Mississippi State. Keelon Russell faces Kamario Taylor in one of the most intriguing quarterback matchups of Week 5, while Kane Wommack's Alabama defense looks to improve after allowing 890 total yards over the last two games.

Can Alabama block out the distractions and move to 5-0? Is this Kalen DeBoer's best Alabama team? How confident should fans be in Kane Wommack's defense?

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Alabama Football is 4-0, but Kane Wommack's defense enters Mississippi State week with some important questions to answer.

After dominating East Carolina and Kentucky, Alabama allowed 471 yards against Florida State and 419 yards against South Carolina. Despite those numbers, the Crimson Tide continues to make game-changing defensive plays, including three pick-sixes through four games and 11 sacks.

On Wednesday's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson examines what is happening with Alabama's defense, the explosive plays being allowed, the Crimson Tide pass rush, linebacker play and whether the defensive concerns are being overstated because Alabama continues to keep opponents off the scoreboard.

Plus, Kane Wommack discusses Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, how Alabama is preparing for the dynamic quarterback, the defensive front without Justin Hill and Dez Umeozulu, and why Wommack remains confident Alabama's defense will improve.

Mississippi State enters the matchup with an explosive offense capable of producing through both the running and passing games, making Saturday's SEC road matchup another important test for Alabama.

We also discuss Devin Tompkins, Caleb Woodson, Luke Metz, Zabien Brown, Red Morgan, Alabama's secondary, third-down defense, explosive plays, the weather forecast and the biggest defensive keys against Mississippi State.

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Alabama Football is 4-0 and Ryan Grubb's offense is quickly becoming one of the biggest stories surrounding the Crimson Tide.

On Tuesday's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down Alabama's explosive offensive start, Keelon Russell's continued development, the Crimson Tide running-back rotation, improved offensive-line play and why Ryan Grubb deserves credit for what Alabama has built through the first four games.

Keelon Russell has completed 78-of-110 passes for 1,129 yards, eight touchdowns and two interceptions, while Alabama is scoring approximately 48 points per game and has produced 13 rushing touchdowns.

We also discuss Kalen DeBoer's latest injury updates on Jayvin James, Will Sanders, Justin Hill and Dez Umeozulu, the impact of Alabama's transfer-portal additions, Josh Ford and the tight ends, EJ Crowell, Daniel Hill, Traeshawn Brown, AK Dear and whether Alabama's explosive offense can continue producing as the schedule gets significantly tougher.

Plus, DeBoer discusses Alabama's emotional maturity and blocking out the noise as the Crimson Tide prepares for its next SEC road test at Mississippi State.

Alabama Football topics: Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb, Keelon Russell, Alabama offense, Alabama injuries, Jayvin James, Will Sanders, EJ Crowell, Daniel Hill, AK Dear, Traeshawn Brown, Josh Ford, Noah Rogers, Alabama vs. Mississippi State, SEC Football and Crimson Tide Football.

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Alabama football improved to 4–0 with a commanding 49–18 win over South Carolina, and Kyle Henderson is back with his complete Monday film review and final position grades.

Keelon Russell delivered his best performance yet, completing 21 of 27 passes for 365 yards and four touchdowns. We grade Alabama’s quarterback, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive line, defense, special teams and coordinators Ryan Grubb and Kane Wommack.

Alabama is averaging 48 points per game, ranking fourth nationally, but concerns remain after the Crimson Tide allowed 222 rushing yards and another explosive passing touchdown. Can Alabama put together four complete quarters before entering a brutal SEC stretch featuring Mississippi State, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M and LSU?

Also discussed: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Lotzeir Brooks, Noah Rogers, Josh Ford’s incredible one-handed touchdown, Luke Metz, Caleb Woodson, Red Morgan’s pick-six, Alabama’s updated national rankings, the SEC standings and which college football teams are trending up or down.

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Alabama Football is 4-0 after rolling past South Carolina 49-18, and Keelon Russell delivered another massive step forward in his development as the Crimson Tide quarterback.On this Sunday morning edition of Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down Alabama’s win over South Carolina, including Russell’s huge performance: 21-of-27 passing for 365 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions, while adding 35 rushing yards and another touchdown.Alabama finally delivered the fast start Kalen DeBoer has been asking for, building a 35-10 halftime lead after trailing at halftime in each of the previous two games. We break down DeBoer’s comments on the improved start, Keelon Russell’s continued growth, Alabama’s pass protection and the next step for the young quarterback.Plus, Ryan Coleman-Williams delivered his biggest performance of the season with 98 receiving yards and two touchdowns, Lotzeir Brooks struck for a 75-yard touchdown, Alabama’s tight ends continued to emerge, and Red Morgan delivered a huge pick-six.We also examine the concerns that remain. South Carolina rushed for 216 yards, Alabama allowed another explosive touchdown pass, and the Crimson Tide offense went scoreless in the third quarter before responding with two fourth-quarter touchdowns.Topics include:Keelon Russell | Kalen DeBoer | Ryan Grubb | Alabama Football | Alabama vs. South Carolina | Ryan Coleman-Williams | Lotzeir Brooks | Red Morgan | Luke Metz | Caleb Woodson | EJ Crowell | Daniel Hill | Alabama offense | Alabama defense | Crimson Tide Football | SEC FootballAlabama is 4-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play, and the Crimson Tide continues to improve as the schedule gets tougher.Subscribe to Bama Football on YouTube for daily Alabama Football coverage, Wake Up Bama, The Drive Home, game-day watch-alongs and immediate postgame reaction.ROLL TIDE!

Alabama vs. South Carolina is here, and Wake Up Bama is LIVE with the Saturday GAME DAY MEGA SHOW! Kyle Henderson breaks down everything Alabama Football fans need to know before the Crimson Tide takes on the South Carolina Gamecocks under the lights at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama enters the matchup 3-0 after wins over East Carolina, Kentucky and Florida State, but Kalen DeBoer’s team is still searching for its first complete four-quarter performance. We break down Keelon Russell’s continued development, Alabama’s powerful rushing attack, the return of AK Dear and Noah Rogers, the impact of Justin Hill and Dezulu being unavailable, Kane Wommack’s defense, Alabama’s struggling pass defense, the matchup with South Carolina’s athletic quarterback and the five biggest keys to an Alabama victory.

Plus, we go around the country with our College Football Saturday Preview, including the biggest SEC and national games, teams we're buying and selling, the AP Top 25 picture and the games that could create chaos across college football.

Then it's YOUR CALLS with Alabama score predictions, concerns, breakout players and thoughts on the biggest games of the weekend.

Alabama vs. South Carolina topics include:
Keelon Russell | Kalen DeBoer | Ryan Grubb | Kane Wommack | AK Dear | Noah Rogers | Alabama injuries | Alabama running game | South Carolina preview | SEC standings | College Football Saturday | Alabama score prediction | Alabama Football news

Final Prediction: Alabama 45, South Carolina 20.

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Alabama has received major injury news ahead of Saturday night's matchup with South Carolina, with Justin Hill and DeZulu unavailable for the Crimson Tide. Who steps up for Kane Wommack's defense, and could true freshman Xavier Griffin be asked to take on a significantly larger role?

On Friday's Wake Up Bama, Kyle Henderson breaks down what's at stake for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama as the Crimson Tide looks to improve to 4-0 and continue building momentum in SEC play.

Alabama enters the weekend averaging 47.7 points per game with 11 rushing touchdowns, while South Carolina has yet to allow a rushing touchdown. We discuss Keelon Russell's continued development, Daniel Hill, EJ Crowell and Trae'shaun Brown, plus how AK Dear and Noah Rogers could fit into Alabama's offensive rotation now that both are available.

Defensively, can Alabama respond after allowing explosive passing plays against Florida State? We examine the secondary, Alabama's pass rush, Xavier Griffin's potential opportunity and what the Crimson Tide must prove without Justin Hill and DeZulu.

Plus: 10 things to know, what would remain concerning even in an Alabama victory, SEC positioning, Saturday's biggest questions and five receipts we'll revisit Sunday morning.

What does Alabama have to prove against South Carolina?

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