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Alabama’s Keelon Russell Receives Clear Ultimatum From Nick Saban Ahead of Major Upcoming "Challenge"

Published by EssentiallySports on November 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET

Nick Saban has simple advice for Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell ahead of Saturday’s game at LSU’s Tiger Stadium, known as Death Valley: it’s okay to punt. The former Crimson Tide head coach thinks how the young quarterback handles those moments could decide whether Kalen DeBoer’s team survives against LSU on Saturday.

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