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WATCH: Carnell 'Cadillac' Williams, Auburn release emotional hype video ahead of first game as interim head coach

Stephen Samraby:Steve Samra•11/05/22•

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Auburn is tugging on the heart strings ahead of Carnell “Cadillac” Williams making his debut as the Tigers interim head coach on Saturday.

Check out the awesome, emotional hype video Auburn released ahead of their game against Mississippi State later Saturday night.

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Of course, Williams is taking over for the fired Bryan Harsin, and he’s been outspoken on how the situation is “bittersweet” for him — he’s elated to lead Auburn into battle, but disappointed it came at the expense of someone he respects.

Nevertheless, Coach Cadillac will be hoping to inspire the Tigers and find a victory in what’s been an otherwise terrible season thus far for Auburn.

You can catch Auburn and Mississippi State kick off Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Cadillac Williams delivers passionate speech to Auburn players ahead of first game as interim head coach

Saturday will be a big day for Auburn and Carnell “Cadillac” Williams. It’ll mark Williams’ first game as the Tigers’ interim head coach after the firing of Bryan Harsin. This marks a new chapter of his journey from Auburn star to NFL running back to, eventually, a member of the Tigers’ coaching staff.

He’s not taking the opportunity lightly, and that’s evident by the speech he gave to his team ahead of his debut.

“It’s truly, truly, all about the ball, man,” Williams started.

Football changed Williams’ life. He walked the players through his journey to becoming a No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Football also provided him an opportunity to get a college degree, and he’ll represent his alma mater as interim head coach Saturday against Mississippi State.

“A lot of you guys know my story. I’ll try not to get emotional,” Williams said. “Raised at home, a single parent, six kids. All I had was a dream, and I fell in love with the game of football. I made it all about this ball. And I will be forever indebted to this ball here because it has given me the opportunity of a lifetime. It has opened up doors. It has brought people in my life. Brought me to Auburn University. Got me a degree. Got me to play in the NFL. The ultimate thing, helped me provide for my family, take care of my mom. Changed the trajectory of my family.

“So, I say, ‘All about the ball,’ truly all about the ball.”