Aneyas Williams prepares for first collegiate start against Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Running back Aneyas Williams is expected to make his first college start for No. 4 Notre Dame on Sunday. The matchup against Wisconsin is scheduled to take place at Lambeau Field. Williams moves into the starting role following the departure of former teammates Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love, who were selected in the first round of the NFL draft. After considering a transfer and recovering from right elbow surgery last winter, Williams returns to the Notre Dame offense alongside quarterback CJ Carr. During the 2025 season, Williams appeared in 12 games, recording 24 carries for 224 yards and five touchdowns. He aims to prove his capability as a starter while addressing outside skepticism regarding the team's running back depth.
- •Aneyas Williams is set to make his first start Sunday at Lambeau Field.
- •No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin in this non-conference matchup.
- •Williams recorded 224 rushing yards and five touchdowns during the previous season.
- •Running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider noted Williams' ability to anticipate defensive rotations.
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — RB Aneyas Williams ready to make long-awaited 1st college start as No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin
"On Sunday, Williams is expected to make his long-awaited first college start when the No. 4 Fighting Irish face Wisconsin at historic Lambeau Field, and it's starting to feel more like what Williams envisioned when he chose Notre Dame. The prep star from Hannibal, Missouri watched Love hurdle his way into Heisman Trophy contention, and along with Price, field one of the top running duos in Notre Dame's storied history. They led the Irish to the national championship game in January 2025 and were good enough to keep Notre Dame in playoff contention after last season's 0-2 start on their way to becoming the first running back tandem from the same school to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
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