Following a road win at Mississippi State, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Keelon Russell continues to emerge as one of the favorites to win the 2026 Heisman Trophy.
According to FanDuel, Russell's odds to eventually win the Heisman later this season now sit at +700, as of Monday, Oct. 5. Russell is tied for the second-best odds with Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, with both trailing Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith as the overwhelming current favorite at -110.
Last week, Russell's odds sat at +1100 to win the Heisman after the South Carolina game.
In addition to Russell, Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams' odds dropped following the Mississippi State game, now sitting at +35000. Coleman-Williams' odds sat at +25000 a week ago.
Against the Bulldogs, Russell completed 16-of-22 passes for 285 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 16 yards and a score on five attempts. Coleman-Williams finished the game with three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown.
For the season, Russell has now completed 71.2% of passes for 1,414 yards and an 11:2 TD:INT ratio, while also having rushed for four touchdowns across five games. Coleman-Williams has hauled in 20 receptions for 376 yards and four touchdowns across five games.
Alabama's next game comes this Saturday in Tuscaloosa against Georgia, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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