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Will Anderson explains what it means for the Iron Bowl to be his last home game at Alabama

On3-Social-Profile_GRAYby:On3 Staff Report•11/22/22
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Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson reacts during a game against Ole Miss on Nov. 12, 2022. (Icon Sportswire / Getty Images)

Alabama‘s season is quickly coming to a close and with it, potentially, the end of some storied careers. Superstar edge defender Will Anderson could be one of the players wrapping up his college career, though he has yet to make any firm decisions on his future that might make this year’s Iron Bowl his last home game at Alabama.

But you can bet the day will be emotional for Anderson, one way or another.

“I’m looking forward to it,” Anderson said. “We were just joking about it in the weight room last game, me and Henry (To’o To’o) got a chance to just sit down and take a look at the whole stadium and we were just laughing about it because it’s like this is what you dream about as a kid playing football in the backyard with your friends and everything. You get in these moments like this and it’s just a dream come true.”

Anderson has had a remarkable career even by Alabama’s lofty standards, which is really saying something given the dynasty coach Nick Saban has turned the program into.

He’s the reigning Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner and his 32.5 sacks and 59.0 tackles for a loss both rank in the top three in school history. He was also a key part of the 2020 national championship team at Alabama.

“It’s just really a blessing,” Anderson said. “I got a chance to meet a lot of great people, build a relationship with them and I hope it lasts forever.”

Saturday could be Will Anderson’s last home game at Alabama

Though he has yet to make any decisions on his NFL future, Saturday could well be Will Anderson’s last home game at Alabama.

He’s done his best to keep his focus on the game.

“You know, I haven’t made any decisions, yet,” Anderson said.

“I’ve just been real focused on this season and continuing to be a good leader, and making sure that I’m showing guys the right way of how to do things around here. But, it’s been a great time here, playing in Bryant-Denny has been fun, so many memories, and you know I just want to keep those memories going. So, it’s been fun and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.”

Alabama and Auburn will meet Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET with a national broadcast on CBS.