Iron Bowl Heats Up as Auburn Linebacker Challenges Alabama Stars

Auburn's Demarcus Riddick dismisses Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and receiver Ryan Williams, setting the stage for Saturday's rivalry game.

Auburn freshman linebacker Demarcus Riddick claimed he is faster than Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe and vowed to contain him in the upcoming Iron Bowl.
Riddick dismissed Alabama's star freshman receiver Ryan Williams, stating he is not a 'big-time player' despite Williams' standout season with 804 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
Jalen Milroe responded calmly, saying he is focused on execution and downplayed Riddick's comments with a dismissive, 'I don’t know who that is.'
The Iron Bowl carries added significance for Alabama, whose playoff hopes hinge on winning and receiving external help after recent losses to Oklahoma and Tennessee.
Alabama has won the last four Iron Bowl matchups, including a dramatic 27-24 victory last year with Milroe's game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds.