Hannibal’s Williams plays key role in helping Irish earn spot in national championship game

By Muddy River Sports | January 10, 2025
University of Notre Dame freshman running back Aneyas Williams — a 2024 graduate of Hannibal High School — helped the Irish earn a spot in the national championship game with their 27-24 victory over Penn State in Thursday night's Orange Bowl. | File photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — University of Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock borrowed a page from Hannibal football coach Jeff Gschwender’s master plan. In a gut-check moment, give Aneyas Williams the ball. At the start of the second half of Thursday night’s Orange Bowl, with the Fighting Irish trailing Penn State 10-3, Williams provided the spark…

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