USC has landed a monumental commitment from star quarterback Caleb Williams, who will reunite with coach Lincoln Riley after transferring from Oklahoma. Williams was the No. 2 quarterback in the 2021 recruiting class before enjoying a breakout freshman season for the Sooners this past season.
“I wanted to go somewhere I thought would provide me with the best development both on and off the field,” Williams told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. “Getting to know Coach Riley and gaining familiarity with his offense definitely played a part in my selection, as well as already knowing some the guys on the team.”
Williams’ transfer is part of a new era in college football, one in which high-profile players can use the portal to follow coaches who have taken different jobs while maintaining immediate eligibility. In November, Riley became the first Oklahoma coach since 1946 to leave for another collegiate job. USC then lost quarterbacks Kedon Slovis and Jaxson Dart to the transfer portal. But Williams, who has two years of eligibility left before he’s eligible for the NFL Draft, gives the Trojans an immediate impact player for the program to build around. He joins fellow 2021 recruit Miller Moss as the only scholarship quarterbacks on the roster for USC.
As a true freshman, Williams sat behind Oklahoma incumbent QB Spencer Rattler to start the 2021 season but stepped in at halftime of the Red River Showdown against Texas to lead the biggest comeback in the history of the rivalry. After accumulating 300 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in the 55-48 win over the Longhorns, Williams went on to start the next seven games and ultimately led the Sooners to a 47-32 Alamo Bowl victory over No. 14 Oregon.
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