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Caleb Williams wins the Heisman Trophy, cementing his place in USC football lore

NEW YORK — Since Caleb Williams landed in Los Angeles last February as the most coveted transfer in all of college football, the quarterback has carried the weight of tremendous expectation on his shoulders.

Los Angeles Times

Riley’s Question for Baker Mayfield After Wild Rams Comeback

The former Oklahoma pair may be reuniting in Los Angeles.

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USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is The Associated Press college football player of the year

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The Heisman Finalists: Four Different Roads, Same Star Power

How Stetson Bennett, Max Duggan, C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams made the most of their different opportunities to contend for college football’s biggest award.

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Rams 'lean toward' having Baker Mayfield available to play Thursday against Raiders

LOS ANGELES — Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that he would "lean toward" having new quarterback Baker Mayfield available against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium but stopped short of saying Mayfield would play.

Los Angeles Times

TCU’s CFP Breakthrough a Credit to a Culture and a Coach

The Horned Frogs are in the field after a day of sweating out their postseason fate.

Sports Illustrated

USC’s Caleb Williams Says He Will Play in Cotton Bowl

Trojans coach Lincoln Riley called it a “significant hamstring injury.”

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USC’s Playoff Hopes Come to a Halt in Pac-12 Title Game

The Trojans were ready to march into the CFP, but Caleb Williams and USC’s struggling defense were stopped by Utah.

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Bill Plaschke: Blame Lincoln Riley for USC transforming into messy bust in Pac-12 title loss

LAS VEGAS — The invincible quarterback was hobbled.

Los Angeles Times

USC’s extraordinary season takes a devastating turn as its playoff hopes vanish

LAS VEGAS — Every seemingly impossible step in USC’s extraordinary yearlong turnaround, from the stunning hire of Lincoln Riley last November to the magical moments constantly conjured by its star quarterback, had for the past year defied any sane expectation, its stunning run all but daring destiny to intervene.

Los Angeles Times

USC’s 2022 turnaround comes to a crashing halt as they await their bowl fate

Los Angeles Times

Top Heisman Candidates Heading Into Conference Championship Weekend

USC’s Caleb Williams is among the candidates to take home the Heisman Trophy on December 10.

Sports Illustrated

A loss to Utah inspired USC. Now a win over the Utes would make the Trojans champions.

LOS ANGELES — The moment it dawned on Justin Dedich that this USC season was destined to be special came seven weeks ago in Salt Lake City, amid the devastation of its first and only defeat.

Los Angeles Times

J. Brady McCollough: Where does Lincoln Riley’s first-year turnaround at USC fit in the sport’s history?

LOS ANGELES — When witnessing something remarkable in progress, there is a natural instinct to ponder if anything like it has ever happened.

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USC AD Mike Bohn deems Trojans' quick turnaround under Lincoln Riley 'special'

LOS ANGELES — Late last November, the night before everything changed for USC football, Mike Bohn stared out over a sea of red, empty seats spread throughout the Coliseum. What few rows were filled that Saturday night belonged primarily to Brigham Young fans, all dressed in blue and white.

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Just give Caleb Williams the Heisman Trophy now — he’s clearly earned it

Especially as other Heisman contenders drop, Caleb Williams has shown he should be this year's winner.

Los Angeles Times

J. Brady McCollough: Surprise! Lincoln Riley was right to promise immediate championships at USC.

A year ago, I knew what USC’s bold move to bring in Lincoln Riley meant — not just for the Trojans but for college football on the West Coast.

Los Angeles Times

‘Tremendous run’ continues for USC and Caleb Williams with win over Notre Dame

LOS ANGELES — Lincoln Riley peered out over the Coliseum from atop his new gilded perch, dreaming up a future that just days before seemed no more than a pipe dream. It was Nov. 28, 2021, as USC’s new coach stood over a surreal scene from the stadium’s Scholarship Tower,…

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Bill Plaschke: Strike the pose: USC’s Caleb Williams shines against Notre Dame, deserves Heisman

LOS ANGELES — He danced. He darted. He dodged. He defied. He defined.

Chicago Sun-Times

USC ends Notre Dame’s five-game winning streak

Drew Pyne passed for 318 yards and hit Michael Mayer for two of his three TDs, but Notre Dame couldn’t stop USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who had four total TDs.

Tribune News Service

Road to the College Football Playoff: Another big edition of Ohio State-Michigan

The Big Ten′s season has led into this weekend. Ohio State and Michigan, both 11-0, play in Columbus with everything at stake. It’s the first time they’ll play with undefeated records since 2006.

Chicago Sun-Times

Notre Dame-USC rivalry game features revitalized programs

While the Irish won’t make the CFP playoffs, the Trojans must win to have a chance.

Sports Illustrated

Forde-Yard Dash: The First-Year Coaches Making an Instant Impact

With an unusual number of teams led by new hires making it in the top 25 this season, here are some of the coaches making waves in their first year on the job.

Los Angeles Times

J. Brady McCollough: USC and UCLA validated Fox’s belief that Big Ten future must include L.A.

On Friday at his Pasadena hotel, Gus Johnson went to the pool and swam laps. The present was bliss, but he couldn’t help but think about his future as Fox’s lead college football play-by-play man.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Bold title dream for Lincoln Riley and USC remains alive after powerful win over UCLA

PASADENA, Calif. — Late last summer, this columnist asked Lincoln Riley for his expectations for this season.

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