Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams shared his sentiments regarding Alabama’s shocking defeat against Vanderbilt last season, a game that has stirred emotions among the team and fans alike. The Crimson Tide will not underestimate their SEC rival when they face them again in 2025.

In a statement reflecting his determination, Williams said, “Going into this game, we don’t call them revenge games … we’re going to kill an ant with a sledgehammer this year.” This confident prediction underlines the team’s intent to rectify past mistakes.

The previous encounter saw Vanderbilt executing a brilliant game plan, which resulted in interrupting Alabama’s 23-game winning streak against them, making it a historic victory for the Commodores.

Williams acknowledged the effort from Vanderbilt, stating, “They played a better football game than us that day. We came out slow and they capitalized. They held the ball, executed their game plan, and were effective.”

Now on the cover of EA Sports College Football 26, Williams is seen as one of the most dynamic receivers in the country, hoping to elevate his game further alongside the team’s newly assigned quarterback, Ty Simpson, and first-year offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb.

With aspirations set high for the upcoming season and a desire to return to the College Football Playoff, Alabama aims to assert their dominance once again and treat this revenge tour as a crucial opportunity to prove themselves against last year’s setbacks.