Cadillac Williams is in an interim role now at Auburn following the firing of Bryan Harsin, and the former star running back spoke Wednesday about his new role.

Williams spoke on the SEC coaches media teleconference. First, he thanked Harsin.

“I’m truly, truly thankful for the opportunity he gave me to be a part of this staff,” Williams said. “… I bleed orange and blue. This school has given me everything. … I’m in this seat for a reason. … We’re excited and looking forward to playing a really good, physical team.”

Williams addressed his goals for the rest of the season.

“Well, honestly, what I told those guys, what’s going to make me happy these next 4 weeks, there’s no promises,” he said. “I don’t know if we’re going to win a ballgame or not, but one thing that would make me happy is that we play good football and hard Auburn football. That’s what I want to get these kids to do — play hard, compete. … Win, lose or draw, if we do that, not only will we make ourselves proud, but I know the Auburn fans will be proud of us, too.”

Would he want to be considered for the full-time job?

“All I’m trying to do is win a football game this week and do my best for these players, this staff and these fans,” he said. “I’m taking it one day at a time, one minute at a time. I’m not focused on the what-ifs. … We are enjoying this moment.”