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Alabama routs Mississippi State 56-23 to extend lead

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:24 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23, extending its series lead to 17 games.
Quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 285 yards, three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
Alabama rushed for 179 yards while Mississippi State managed only 18, dominating the ground game.
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, playing with an ankle injury, fumbled and threw two interceptions before exiting.

History

Historical Context

Bear Bryant’s 1964 Alabama team went 10-0 in the regular season, won the SEC and was named AP and Coaches national champion before losing the Orange Bowl, with quarterback Joe Namath leading the offense. The Tide’s 56-23 win over Mississippi State, highlighted by Keelon Russell’s 285 passing yards, echoes that historic dominance and reinforces the SEC’s long-standing power balance.

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Story summary

Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23, extending its series lead to 17 games.
Quarterback Keelon Russell threw for 285 yards, three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
Alabama rushed for 179 yards while Mississippi State managed only 18, dominating the ground game.
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor, playing with an ankle injury, fumbled and threw two interceptions before exiting.

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