The 2025 college football season hasn’t started yet, but the sparks between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Vanderbilt Commodores football programs are already flying—and hard. The growing rivalry took a fiery turn when Ryan Williams delivered a message that instantly went viral.
After reflecting on last year’s shocking 40–35 loss to Vanderbilt, Williams didn’t hold back about the October 4th rematch during a conversation with Jon Gruden, who posted the clip on X, formerly Twitter.
Alabama’s loss to Vanderbilt last season SHOCKED college football, and I got to ask Ryan Williams how Alabama dealt with that and how they will respond this season! pic.twitter.com/n4PtzgIAt8
— Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) June 2, 2025
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“We don’t call them revenge games … we’re going to kill an ant with a sledgehammer.”
The quote has become bulletin-board material for Vanderbilt—and starting quarterback Diego Pavia made sure to respond with his own fire. He reposted a reel on Instagram set to Gucci Mane lyrics.
“They actin like they tough but don’t want no confrontation,” the post read.
He added shushing and laughing emojis, sending a clear message that the Commodores aren’t backing down.
Last year, Pavia torched Alabama for 120 yards and snapped their 23-game win streak. After the game, he delivered a message that rubbed the Crimson Tide the wrong way.
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“Vandy we f*ing turnt.”
The upset derailed Crimson Tide football’s playoff hopes and added fuel to an already simmering rivalry.
Now, with both stars back—Williams after an 865-yard, 8-touchdown freshman season, and Pavia after winning an NCAA eligibility battle—the rematch looms large. This Alabama vs. Vanderbilt clash isn’t just a circle-the-date moment, it’s personal.
The 2025 college football season is already brimming…
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