The start of the Kalen DeBoer era came on Saturday night as the Alabama Crimson Tide trounced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 63-0. On Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, there were many highlights, but two players stood out for their significant performances and were named SEC Players of the Week. After recording two tackles and two interceptions in his Crimson Tide debut, Keon Sabb was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week.
In his first collegiate football game, Ryan Williams had two receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns, earning him the title of SEC Freshman of the Week.
The two Crimson Tide newcomers are the first winners of the SEC weekly honor as the new year gets started.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Georgia quarterback Carson Beck were named Co-SEC Offensive Player of the Week. Georgia kicker Peyton Woodring and Oklahoma kicker Tyler Keltner were chosen as the Co-SEC Special Teams Player of the Week. Texas and Arkansas offensive lineman Cameron Williams and Fernando Carmona Jr. were chosen as Co-SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week. Two South Carolina players in Kyle Kennard and Dylan Stewart were chosen as Co-SEC Defensive Lineman. Tennessee’s Nico Iamaleava was chosen as Co-SEC Freshman of the Week.
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