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Dylan Hernández: Newcomer Caleb Williams, 19, shows he's ready to lead USC football team

Caleb Williams tapped his teammates on their shoulder pads as he walked behind them to his chair in the interview room. Once seated, the 19-year-old USC quarterback threw his head back and exhaled. Williams was the youngest of the five Trojans on the dais but clearly the most comfortable. The others were typical college players. They chose their words carefully. They were practically frozen on ...
USC quarterback Caleb Williams looks on at the end of the Trojans' spring game at the Coliseum on April 23, 2022.

Caleb Williams tapped his teammates on their shoulder pads as he walked behind them to his chair in the interview room.

Once seated, the 19-year-old USC quarterback threw his head back and exhaled.

Williams was the youngest of the five Trojans on the dais but clearly the most comfortable.

The others were typical college players. They chose their words carefully. They were practically frozen on stage.

Williams looked as if

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