Jalen Milroe, No. 4 Alabama Beat USF as 17-Year-Old Ryan Williams Thrills CFB Fans
Andrew PetersSeptember 8, 2024
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Though it struggled early, No. 4 Alabama walked away with a win against South Florida 42-16 on Saturday.
The final score was not the whole story in the Crimson Tide’s second game of the season. The Bulls made things difficult for Alabama all night, trailing by just one score heading into halftime and making it a 14-13 game heading into the fourth quarter.
The Crimson Tide figured things out in the fourth quarter though, piling on four touchdowns to make the score much more lopsided.
Early-season Heisman hopeful Jalen Milroe finished with 194 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns—not his best game but enough to walk away with a win. Saturday was more about the run game for Alabama as junior running back Jamarion Miller recorded 140 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
Alabama Football @AlabamaFTBLHe GONE! 💨💨💨@JamarionMiller1
📺: ESPN pic.twitter.com/YRcqI6FegX
It was also another solid game from freshman receiver Ryan Williams, who had 68 receiving yards and a touchdown on four receptions to follow up his 139-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 1.
While Williams’ early performances have been impressive, his age makes it even more mind-blowing as he’s only 17 years old. As Alabama improved to 2-0, fans continued to praise the young phenom.
Southeastern Conference @SECTHE FRESHMAN PLAYMAKER COMES UP BIG AGAIN 😤@AlabamaFTBL x 📺 @ESPN pic.twitter.com/aMhpHThe8f
Sidelines – Bama @SSN_AlabamaRyan Williams.
A legend already.
Touchdown, Alabama.
Kyron Samuels @kyronsamuelsryan williams. feed the kid. he’s everything we said he was.
Squidward_Tha_Goat @SquidwardsWrldYeah Ryan Williams is probably gonna be the best receiver to come through Bama.
Doing this at 17 is insane. pic.twitter.com/bBACf7Iw7e
Nick Perkins @NickyPerkssThey literally cannot cover Ryan Williams
without pass interference
Mark Budd @mbudd98Ryan Williams looks like Tyreke hill as a freshman 👀
Calvin Cooley @CalvinCooleyRyan Williams is 17 years old.
Whit @Whit_theWhitEvery day I thank God that Ryan Williams decided not to decommit when Saban retired
Goodzzz @DagoodzzzRyan Williams is the one
amani @eemohgJalen Milroe, Jam Miller, Ryan Williams led offense keep this rotation please don’t change it pic.twitter.com/KhBPQtZ4Br
Lean One Who Has Knowledge @allokuTonight’s saving grace is a 17 year old kid. Thank you football gods for Ryan Williams 🙏 https://t.co/XQJkQM8Caj
After Nick Saban retired over the offseason, Alabama understandably lost a handful of big commits. Luckily for the Tide, Williams decided to keep his commitment and he’s already making fans for life in Tuscaloosa.
Of course, the standard at Alabama is winning championships, so the 17-year-old still has a ways to go before he can earn legend status. In the meantime, he’s off to an outstanding start.
