A year ago, it was Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Smith.
Alabama and Ohio State had the two best freshman wide receivers in the country in 2024.
In 2025, Smith has been a superstar. Williams has been an afterthought.
Alabama has had a high-powered passing game, helmed by QB Ty Simpson.
But he has started throwing to other players, not Williams.
They’ve got the Rose Bowl on Thursday against Indiana. Alabama will need its best players to step up.
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Is Ryan Williams playing today?
Yes, Alabama sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams is playing in the Rose Bowl.
Is he going to make any plays? That’s harder to say.
If you’re looking for him, Williams is out there wearing his jersey number 2.
Williams had just one catch in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Oklahoma.
At this point, Crimson Tide fans everywhere are waiting for him to return to his top level, but for now, he’s a bit of a mystery.
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