Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed after the Crimson Tide’s 31-17 loss to Florida State that standout receiver Ryan Williams suffered a concussion late in the game.
“Yes, he got a concussion,” DeBoer said in response to the opening question of his postgame press conference.
The injury occurred with 6:13 remaining when quarterback Ty Simpson targeted Williams on a second-and-10 from Alabama’s 42-yard line. Williams dropped the pass and was then hit between two Seminole defenders. He remained down at Florida State’s 38-yard line as Alabama’s medical staff attended to him.
FSU’s Earl Little was initially flagged for targeting, but the call was overturned after review.
“The replay official starts with a clean look — he’s not bound to confirm the ruling on the field,” rules analyst Matt Austin explained. “This is clearly a defenseless player, and the defender does make contact to the head. The only question is whether it’s just a glancing blow. If I were in the replay booth, I’d call this targeting.”
Williams was eventually helped off the field and ended the night with five receptions for 30 yards.
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