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Stanford head coach David Shaw stands near the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Stanford football at crossroads after Shaw steps down

By Josh Dubow Nov. 28, 2022 02:40 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams waves to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Caleb Williams propels No. 5 USC past Notre Dame 38-27

By Greg Beacham Nov. 26, 2022 11:11 PM EST

Southern California running back Raleek Brown passes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 5 Trojans host No. 13 Irish with plenty on the line

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 09:00 AM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
No. 7 USC outlasts No. 16 UCLA to reach Pac-12 title game

By Joe Reedy Nov. 20, 2022 12:04 AM EST

Southern California coach Lincoln Riley looks at the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Colorado on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Offense will be at forefront as No. 7 USC faces No. 16 UCLA

By Joe Reedy Nov. 17, 2022 03:57 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 7 Trojans, No. 16 Bruins face off with plenty at stake

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 12:17 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams scores a touchdown, getting past Colorado's Robert Barnes, left, and Tyrin Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 USC routs Colorado 55-17, but loses RB Dye to injury

By Greg Beacham Nov. 12, 2022 01:28 AM EST

Fresno State wide receiver Zane Pope, left, catches a pass as Southern California defensive back Ceyair Wright defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Williams accounts for 4 TDs, No. 7 USC beats Fresno St 45-17

By Joe Reedy Sep. 18, 2022 02:18 AM EDT

Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams (4) scores on a 15-yard touchdown reception against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Another big day for Williams leads No. 10 USC past Stanford

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 10, 2022 11:21 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates after a 66-14 win over Rice in an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
QBs take center stage when No. 10 USC visits Stanford

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2022 01:10 PM EDT

Southern California running back Austin Jones (6) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 10 Trojans' talented trio of runners has more to show

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 06, 2022 05:18 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs the ball against Rice linebacker Andrew Awe (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 14 USC routs Rice 66-14 in big debuts by Williams, Riley

By Greg Beacham Sep. 03, 2022 09:41 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) throws during an NCAA college football practice Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Williams isn’t a typical transfer. Rather than adapting to a new coach and an entirely new system, Williams has followed Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to USC. So he’s playing for the same coach, albeit at a different school. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Showtime: Lincoln Riley's star-studded USC ready for debut

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 01, 2022 11:57 AM EDT

Southern California receiver Jordan Addison speaks with reporters on the school's campus in Los Angeles on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Addison won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top receiver last season at Pitt before his high-profile transfer to the Trojans. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
Hollywood comeback: USC set to win again under Lincoln Riley

By Greg Beacham Aug. 18, 2022 02:38 PM EDT

Stanford looks to bounce back from worst season since 2006

By Josh Dubow Aug. 18, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — When Stanford was rolling through the Pac-12 early in coach David Shaw's tenure the formula was pretty simple. The Cardinal...

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during Pac-12 Conference men's NCAA college football media day Friday, July 29, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Transfer of power: Riley rebuilds USC with veteran arrivals

By Greg Beacham Aug. 10, 2022 05:10 PM EDT

Southern California NCAA college football quarterback Caleb Williams speaks to reporters after his first spring practice on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Los Angeles. Williams transferred from Oklahoma to USC in February, following head coach Lincoln Riley. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)
Caleb Williams gets to work after move from Oklahoma to USC

By Greg Beacham Mar. 23, 2022 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
USC's Riley details recruiting coups, reunion with Williams

By Greg Beacham Feb. 02, 2022 06:44 PM EST

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates with fans while walking off the field after the team's team's 52-31 win over TCU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Caleb Williams is transferring to Southern California, following his former coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma to the Trojans. Williams posted his long-awaited announcement on social media Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, a video that included the former five-star recruit in a USC uniform and famous Trojans fan Snoop Dogg rapping. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
Former Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams is transferring to USC

By Greg Beacham Feb. 01, 2022 12:20 PM EST

Notre Dame's George Takacs (85) celebrates with Michael Mayer (87) after catching a touchdown pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
No. 5 Notre Dame beats Stanford 45-14, awaits playoff fate

By Josh Dubow Nov. 27, 2021 11:22 PM EST