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Dylan Hernández: Caleb Williams passed a modest test, but can he keep adapting to mask USC's flaws?

Caleb Williams ran more times than he did in either of his two previous games, the development eliciting a curious question during the Trojans' postgame news conference. Was using his legs a point of emphasis as USC prepared for the game? "For sure, it wasn't a point of emphasis," Williams said, flashing a smile as he glanced over at coach Lincoln Riley. He ran on Saturday night because he had ...
USC quarterback Caleb Williams throws downfield during the game against Fresno State at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. on Saturday night, Sep. 17, 2022.

Caleb Williams ran more times than he did in either of his two previous games, the development eliciting a curious question during the Trojans' postgame news conference.

Was using his legs a point of emphasis as USC prepared for the game?

"For sure, it wasn't a point of emphasis," Williams said, flashing a smile as he glanced over at coach Lincoln Riley.

He ran on Saturday night because he had to.

Williams' season-high 12 rushing attempts in the 45-17

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