All Ryan Williams wanted to do was to check his options. The Alabama football star freshman wide receiver initially ended his commitment to the Crimson Tide hours after coach Nick Saban announced his retirement from the program and days after wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins left for Texas A&M.

The Huskies' coach during that time, Kalen DeBoer, began to showcase to the college football world just how brilliant of an offensive mind he was. The general public wasn't the only ones who were put on notice as Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams admits he was in awe of Washington's high-flying offense.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer said much of the offense he brought from Washington won't be installed in 2024, and explained why.

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer continues to point to a Crimson Tide player he views as a "weapon": punter James Burnip.

There is a lot at stake in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 28. The winner will have the best victory in the sport on their resume and likely lead College Football Playoff projections. There is also a key battle to watch between the quarterbacks in Carson Beck and Jalen Milroe. A win in this game will go a long way in the race for the Heisman Trophy.

When asked to describe the state of the Alabama football wide receiver room through the first three games, co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard eventually complimented the unit's explosiveness and tendency to shine in the clutch moments.

Here's why the former Alabama coach encouraged Ryan Williams to start a podcast during his time with Alabama football.