Nick Saban and the University of Alabama continue to shatter the stereotype that people have about the program not willing to play or start true freshmen. After starting nine fresh faces in 2019 — including six on defense — the trend continued over the weekend versus Missouri. Five true freshmen played against the Tigers and of the three starters, one made its presence felt.
William Anderson, a five-star, announced to the college football world and the Southeastern Conference that he is not your average freshman. A native of Hampton, Ga., he earned the nickname “Terminator” from Alabama’s offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian in fall camp.