Player to watch
Quinnen Williams NG, Alabama
Alabama sophomore nose guard Quinnen Williams is having a dominating season, especially for an interior defensive lineman. He has 43 tackles — including a team-high 12 for losses totaling 49 yards — and 9 quarterback hurries.
The SEC named Williams its defensive player of the week after he had 10 tackles and a career-high 21/2 sacks in Alabama’s 29-0 victory at LSU.