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“I Will Not Lose To Bama”: College Football Fans Erupt Over Auburn Tigers DeMarcus Riddick’s Comments About Ryan Williams

The Auburn Tigers will be facing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl on Saturday. The kickoff for this matchup will be at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. This season, Auburn is 5-6 and Alabama is 8-3. The Tigers are looking to become bowl-eligible and the Crimson Tide are looking to keep their slim college football playoff hopes alive.

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Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) scrambles as he looks to pass as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Auburn Tigers lead Texas A&M Aggies 21-7 at halftime.

There is something crazy that always occurs between the Tigers and the Crimson Tide. One player to watch for on the Auburn Tigers is linebacker DeMarcus Riddick, who is only a freshman.

Auburn Tigers Linebacker DeMarcus Riddick Makes Comments About Alabama Crimson Tide Wide Receiver Ryan Williams

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Nov 16, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Louisiana Monroe Warhawks quarterback Aidan Armenta (10) is sacked by Auburn Tigers linebacker Demarcus Riddick (16) during the third quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

To no surprise, there is always going to be trash-talking when two rivals play one another. On Monday, freshman linebacker DeMarcus Riddick decided to open up his mouth about Alabama Crimson Tide freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams. Riddick said:

“Ryan Williams ain’t no big-time player to me… I will not lose to Bama while I’m here.”

That is such a bold statement. Auburn is not better than Alabama on paper at all. Ryan Williams this season has caught 42 passes for 804 yards receiving and eight touchdowns, along with averaging 19.1 yards per reception.

Fans React

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Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) leaps past Mercer safety Chris Joines (14) as he scores at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

It is going to be interesting to see what happens in the latest edition of the Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide rivalry. It would not be a surprise to see Ryan Williams go off in this game and have DeMarcus Riddick eat his own words.

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