Helmet Glitch, Big Win | Birmingham News

Alabama’s win over Kentucky was saved by grit, not tech—when QB Keelon Russell lost helmet communication mid-game, the Tide didn’t panic. Despite three first-half turnovers, Russell bounced back in the second half, throwing a TD and leading a 32-point comeback. The team’s prepped for this exact scenario, relying on sideline signals and quick adjustments. Coach DeBoer called it an unexpected glitch, but the offense thrived anyway—proving Alabama’s resilience is their real weapon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2026/09/alabama-lost-helmet-communication-between-keelon-russell-ryan-grubb-at-one-point-vs-kentucky.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0ab0df5f8faa908 Report issues to [email protected].