Just a Minute: Bama's Big Week Against Auburn

The Alabama Crimson Tide came up big against its fiercest rival this week in more ways than one.

5-star wide receiver and long time Auburn target Ryan Williams recommitted to Alabama on Wednesday, signaling that despite Saban's retirement, head coach Kalen DeBoer and his new staff can get it done on the recruiting trail.

Williams is ranked as the No. 2 player in the state of Alabama and is a top ten prospect in the nation. The Saraland native hauled in an incredible 88 passes for over 1,600 yards and 24 touchdowns in his senior season and was also extremely effective on the ground, finishing the year with 700 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.

Many are comparing the commitment to that of Julio Jones, who was arguably Saban's most important recruit in his entire tenure with the Tide. 

Finally, as if Wednesday could not get sweet enough for the Alabama faithful, the Crimson Tide took down eighth ranked Auburn at home in Coleman Coliseum, handing the Tigers their third loss of the season, and placing Alabama at the top of the SEC standings.

Senior Mark Sears dominated from the tip, finishing with 22 points, eight assists and five rebounds and Rylan Griffen came off the bench with a 17-point explosion, going 5-for-10 from three.