Heisman Winner Caleb Williams Throws 4 TD Passes, Leads No. 6 USC Past San Jose State 56–28

Heisman Winner Caleb Williams Throws 4 TD Passes, Leads No. 6 USC Past San Jose State 56–28
Caleb Williams (13) of the USC Trojans avoids the tackle against Elijah Wood (14) of the San Jose State Spartans during the second quarter at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on August 26, 2023. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—Zachariah Branch caught a short pass from Caleb Williams and accelerated, turning defenders into turnstiles as he zigzagged downfield. The freshman then broke out Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic goal celebration for his first touchdown, leaping and twisting and screaming to the sky.

The Heisman Trophy winner has a dangerous new teammate joining him for Southern California’s pursuit of championships.