No. 14 USC Routs Rice 66–14 in Big Debuts by Williams, Riley

Southern California running back Raleek Brown (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. AP Photo/Ashley Landis

LOS ANGELES—Caleb Williams passed for 249 yards, rushed for 68 more and hit Jordan Addison for two touchdowns, and coach Lincoln Riley’s tenure at No. 14 Southern California got off to a roaring start with a 66–14 victory over Rice on Sept. 3.

Calen Bullock, Shane Lee and Ralen Goforth returned three of USC’s four interceptions for touchdowns.