Defending Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams expects a hard-nosed tussle Saturday when No. 10 Southern California renews its rivalry against No. 21 Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are playing their fourth straight game against a ranked, undefeated opponent in prime time. They've lost two of the previous three.
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, evades the tackle attempt by Arizona defensive lineman Isaiah Ward during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. Notre Dame’s Sam Hartman makes a throw over Duke’s R.J. Oben during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.
Thus far, Williams is outperforming his historic 2022 campaign when he practically won every accolade imaginable, including AP College Football Player of the Year. Despite recent losses, the Irish own the nation’s fourth-best pass efficiency defense out of 133 FBS programs. They’ve forced opposing quarterbacks to complete 50 percent of passes for 146.6 yards per game and four touchdowns .
“Obviously, the transfer quarterback has come in and overall done a really nice job for them,” Riley said. “They move the ball efficiently. He’s played very well.” Notre Dame’s usually dominant offensive line allowed five sacks and 24 total pressures, according to Pro Football Focus.USC’s relentless pass rush will make it challenging to do so. The Trojans have already racked up 22 sacks this season.
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