College Football: 7 quarterbacks with something to prove in 2022
By Eric Finney
Caleb Williams
The current University of Southern California quarterback has the shortest resume on the list, as he has only played one season of college football thus far.
Williams played his true freshman season at the University of Oklahoma and replaced Spencer Rattler as the starter midway through the regular season schedule. His short period as a starter came with some thrills, such as the second-half comeback vs. the University of Texas when he was thrust into action recording 212 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 88 rushing yards, and 1 rushing touchdown.
You may be thinking: “what does Caleb Williams have to prove so early in his career?” Well, there is skepticism and mixed receptions about his decision to leave the University of Oklahoma.
Williams reunited with Lincoln Riley, the former head coach at the University of Oklahoma, this spring after entering the transfer portal. Critics have questioned if he is simply going to USC due to the lucrative NIL opportunities and if he is truly ready for the bright lights of Los Angeles. Not to mention the addition of reigning Biletnikoff award recipient, Jordan Addison, from the University of Pittsburgh was a recruiting saga for the ages.
The University of Southern California will arguably have the largest microscope placed on them during the 2022 season, as everyone has an opinion on the offseason drama that unfolded this past spring. The sample size of Williams’ play is limited, but the former 5-star recruit does not lack talent or confidence whatsoever. He possesses all of the intangibles and physical gifts to flourish.
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Keep your eyes glued to the television this season when USC hits the gridiron as Williams will be expected to not only cement his legacy amongst former Trojan quarterback legends, but to out-perform the recent departures of JT Daniels, Kedon Slovis, and Jaxson Dart. Whether it is fair or not, anything short of a PAC-12 championship in South Los Angeles will be deemed a failure.