Carnell Williams

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze, center, gets ready to take the field with his team to play Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Auburn hires Liberty's Hugh Freeze, who's coming back to SEC

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) salutes the fans as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Young, No. 8 Alabama roll past Auburn 49-27 in Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) departs the field after a 34-0 win over Austin Peay at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 8 Alabama hosts Auburn in Iron Bowl for braggin' rights

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 02:53 AM EST

Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) tackles Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

No. 8 Alabama, Auburn play for bragging rights, bowls

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:39 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Resurgent Auburn rides Cadillac into Iron Bowl — once again

By John Zenor Nov. 21, 2022 05:35 PM EST

Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) smiles next to Auburn linebacker Derick Hall (29) on the way to a touchdown after a reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Mississippi State won 39-33 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn hosts Western Kentucky in home finale

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams, center, reacts to his first win after the team defeated Texas A&M in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

No. 1 Georgia closes SEC schedule at Kentucky

By John Zenor Nov. 17, 2022 11:02 AM EST

Williams, Auburn hold on for 13-10 victory over Texas A&M

By John Zenor Nov. 12, 2022 11:26 PM EST

Alabama defensive backs DeMarcco Hellams (2) and Brian Branch (14) celebrate after an incomplete fourth-down pass intended for Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Fab frosh; Ducks can't close

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2022 08:35 PM EST

Williams: Auburn T Troxell out for season with knee injury

Nov. 07, 2022 05:22 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn right tackle Austin Troxell is out for the season with a knee injury. Interim coach Carnell Williams said Troxell was...

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) drops back to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Auburn rebooting with interim coach against Mississippi St

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

FILE - St. Louis Rams Carnell "Cadillac" Williams is shown during warm ups before the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, in Seattle. Carnell Williams was an All-American running back on Auburn's undefeated team in 2004. Now, the former NFL rookie of the year is running the show. Williams is serving as Auburn's interim coach for the last four games, starting Saturday at Mississippi State. He replaces Bryan Harsin, who was fired Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, after going 9-12 with the Tigers. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Rams-Seahawks 12/12/2011

Nov. 02, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams holds his Rookie of the Year trophy during a press conference in Detroit, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006. Carnell Williams was an All-American running back on Auburn's undefeated team in 2004. Now, the former NFL rookie of the year is running the show. Williams is serving as Auburn's interim coach for the last four games, starting Saturday at Mississippi State. He replaces Bryan Harsin, who was fired Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, after going 9-12 with the Tigers. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Auburn's Williams suddenly leading his alma mater's team

By John Zenor Nov. 02, 2022 03:30 PM EDT

Auburn hires former star Carnell Williams as RBs coach

Jan. 23, 2019 06:47 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Auburn tailback Carnell Williams has returned to his alma mater as running backs coach. Auburn coach Gus Malzahn announced...