Lincoln Riley Discusses Caleb Williams' Transformation at USC

The growth of USC's QB has been astronomical

The USC Trojans are standing at the precipice of what could be their most significant season in over a decade, and it all kicked off today with the much-anticipated Pac-12 media day. Representatives from all 12 schools in the Conference of Champions have gathered in Las Vegas to field questions about their respective programs. However, it comes as no surprise that the Trojans are the team everyone is eager to hear from.

Head coach Lincoln Riley took center stage to speak to the media, and he covered a variety of topics, including the standout performance of his star quarterback, Caleb Williams. Riley expressed his admiration for how Williams has evolved since joining Southern California last season.

“He’s obviously been a key factor in this from a lot of different ways,”

“Last year, he obviously did a great job and was important for our program, but also I think for his learning and his growth, it was a great situation for him to be in as well, where he was challenged to not only play a full season, but to lead and to really help jump-start a program, and to jump-start an offense, jump-start a culture.”

"There's no one else I'd rather go to war with."@LincolnRiley talks about the impact of @CALEBcsw on @uscfb. #Pac12FB | @76 pic.twitter.com/ien4IAbLVC

— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) July 21, 2023

Williams' growth as a leader has been a pivotal factor in USC's recent success and is expected to play a significant role in their upcoming season. His maturity and experience from the previous year have equipped him to take on an even greater role in guiding the team toward success. He understands the responsibility that comes with being a leader and is determined to elevate the Trojans to new heights.

The young QB had an outstanding individual season, arguably one of the best a college football quarterback has ever experienced. But for Williams and Riley, personal success isn't enough; they want to go all the way and secure victory this time around.

USC is no stranger to high expectations. The Trojans have a storied history and are perennial contenders, but this season, the spotlight burns even brighter. There will be no overlooking or underestimating them; they are a force to be reckoned with. With Riley at the helm and Williams leading on the field, they aim to finish what they've started and bring home the ultimate triumph.

The stage is set, the expectations are sky-high, and the USC Trojans are geared up for a season that could redefine the legacy of this iconic program.