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Aneyas Williams addresses end zone celebration penalty after Michigan State game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:41 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Aneyas Williams addresses end zone celebration penalty after Michigan State game
Summary

Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams spoke about the recent penalty incurred during a touchdown celebration in the game against Michigan State. The orchestrated celebration, named 'Crank the Lawnmower,' led to a 15-yard penalty in the team's 27-10 victory. Williams indicated he was simply following a plan set by his teammates and noted that head coach Marcus Freeman later apologized for the incident. He emphasized it was a learning experience for the team, aiming to avoid future mishaps. Williams recently rebounded with a strong performance against Purdue, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown.

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  • •Williams revealed he was following a script from teammates
  • •Freeman apologized to Williams after the penalty
  • •The penalty occurred during Notre Dame's 27-10 win
  • •Williams performed well against Purdue after the incident
  • •The team aims to learn from the end zone celebration mishap
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  • 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Aneyas Williams speaks on 'Crank the Lawnmower' flap vs. Spartans
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Notre Dame football running back Aneyas Williams was merely the fall guy for the end zone celebration penalty that marred the win over Michigan State.

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