The Southeastern Conference announced its players of the week for Week 5 of the 2021 college football season and four of its 11 honorees have significant ties to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide knocked off the No. 11 Florida Gators 31-29 in the SEC opener for both schools. Following the sensational showdown in "The Swamp" the Southeastern Conference has named Will Anderson as Co-Defensive Player of The Week.
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide welcomed fans back into Bryant-Denny Stadium at full capacity for the first time since 2019 and put on a sleepy, yet dominant, performance against the Mercer Bears. The Tide went 3&out in consecutive possessions causing concern over focus levels but Alabama got things on track en route to a 48-14 victory.
Roll Tide nation stands and celebrates one of the brightest stars on the Alabama football team. Sophomore outside linebacker Will Anderson celebrates the beginning of his second decade today, just two days before he is set to start his second season in a crimson uniform.
Will Anderson and Josh Jobe have been named to the preseason watchlist for the Bednarik Trophy, awarded to the top defensive player in college football.