BREAKING: Alabama Makes Major Announcement Ahead of Tennessee Matchup
The No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide are gearing up for a prime-time showdown against the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers in Week 8, and just before heading to Knoxville, Alabama shared significant news about freshman wide receiver. After a stellar start to his college career, Williams has been added to the 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List, an award given annually to the most outstanding player in college football, regardless of position. Williams now joins names like Jalen Milroe, Ashton Jeanty, Carson Beck, and Travis Hunter on this prestigious list.
Williams has been a standout in his freshman season, helping Alabama to a 5-1 record and ranking them fifth in the SEC. The 17-year-old speedster has been arguably the top receiver in the conference, leading the Crimson Tide with six touchdowns, 23 receptions, and 576 receiving yards. He tops the team in all major receiving categories.
Ryan Williams has been added to the 2024
Maxwell Award Watch list. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/zxrSZuWMAH— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) October 17, 2024
Looking ahead to Week 8, Williams aims to continue his dominance against the Volunteers. Alabama comes into the matchup fresh off a narrow 27-25 win over South Carolina and is currently a 3-point favorite on the road, according to ESPN BET. ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the Crimson Tide a 53.9% chance of winning and improving to 6-1.