
5 takeaways for Alabama football vs. Mississippi State
3. Will Anderson took the loss to heart
The entire defense struggled last week against Texas A&M. While Will Anderson did not necessarily have a bad day, he was not his dominant self. With both Chris Allen and Drew Sanders out with injuries, Anderson has seen double teams.
This limited his ability to get pressure against the Aggies, and he wasn’t able to affect the game like he usually does. He took the loss personally, and it is why he played so well against Mississippi State.
Someone unlocked a beast inside Anderson this week. He wanted to hold the defense accountable, and it started with him holding himself accountable. He got better, and his focus was elite against the Bulldogs.
Despite consistently seeing double teams again, Anderson had a career day against Mississippi State. He dominated in all facets of the game, and he had more sacks than many players will get all season.
There is no doubt that Anderson is one of the best defensive players in college football. The fact remains that he still had more to prove, and he proved it after the loss to the Aggies.