RB Aneyas Williams Ready to Make Long-Awaited 1st College Start as No. 4 Notre Dame Faces Wisconsin
Williams is poised to replace two NFL first-round picks after 219 rushing yards and 172 receiving yards last season.
- On Sunday, Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams will make his long-awaited first college start at historic Lambeau Field against Wisconsin.
- After waiting behind NFL first-round draft picks Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, the Hannibal, Missouri native considered transferring following elbow surgery last winter.
- During 2024, the 5-foot-10, 210-pound Williams rushed for 219 yards and logged 172 yards receiving across 13 games, showcasing his versatility.
- Williams dismissed skepticism about the running back room, saying, "I'd be silly to say I don't hear it," while vowing not to take steps back.
- Teaming with incumbent starting quarterback CJ Carr, Williams aims to anchor the Fighting Irish offense as one of its cornerstones this season.
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Notre Dame RB Aneyas Williams ready to make long-awaited 1st start as No. 4 Irish face Wisconsin
<p>SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams spent his first two college seasons waiting for a chance to prove himself. Then last winter, he had right elbow surgery and considered transferring.</p><p>Eventually, Williams decided to come back to South Bend to show he could replace not one, but two NFL first-round draft picks.</p><p>On Sunday, Williams is expected to make his long-awaited first college start when the No. 4 Fightin…
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RB Aneyas Williams ready to make long-awaited 1st college start as No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams spent his first two college seasons waiting for a chance to prove himself.
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