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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

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan prepares to throw a pass against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Notre Dame at Stanford 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 08:41 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) walks with the aid of a crutch before the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah at Stanford 11/5/2021

Nov. 05, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

Washington State offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) lifts wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. while celebrating Jackson's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Borghi leads Washington State over Stanford 34-31

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 16, 2021 11:08 PM EDT

Washington State coach Nick Rolovich watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford at Washington State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:25 PM EDT

Stanford's Tanner McKee throws against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Oregon at Stanford 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Oregon cornerback Mykael Wright (2) celebrates his interception with Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 3 Oregon takes opportunistic defense into Stanford

By Josh Dubow Sep. 30, 2021 12:23 PM EDT

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) talks with head coach Chip Kelly, left, during a time out against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Thompson-Robinson leads No. 24 UCLA past Stanford 35-24

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly stands next to quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Fresno State on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. If anyone symbolizes the rollercoaster that has been UCLA football during the Chip Kelly era it is quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stanford excited to return home vs. UCLA after extended trip

By Josh Dubow Sep. 23, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

Stanford head coach David Shaw, right, watches players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Stanford at Vanderbilt 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Stanford wide receiver Brycen Tremayne, center, celebrates his touchdown catch with guard Branson Bragg, left, and wide receiver Elijah Higgins during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McKee leads Stanford's 42-28 upset rout of No. 14 USC

By Greg Beacham Sep. 12, 2021 02:22 AM EDT

TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (77) and wide receiver Blair Conwright (22) celebrate after Conwright caught a pass for a touchdown as California's Miles Williams (13) walks past in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Miles College at Southern University 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

FILE- In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Stanford's Tanner McKee calls out at the line of scimmage during an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Both senior Jack West and 6-foot-6 sophomore Tanner McKee will get snaps under center in their opener against Kansas State. West has played in five career games, McKee one. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)
K-State a fresh start as Stanford builds off strong finish

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 02, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Kansas safety Ricky Thomas (3) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA football game in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Texas still in Big 12 starting new era with new coach and QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 02, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Stanford running back Casey Filkins (23) and defensive end Thomas Booker (34) celebrate after their win against UCLA during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. Stanford won 48-47 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Road warriors: Stanford caps trip with win over UCLA in 2 OT

By Joe Reedy Dec. 19, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Wide receiver Ethan Fernea #36 of the UCLA Bruins catches pass and runs for touchdown past safety Talanoa Hufanga #15 of the USC Trojans in the first half of a NCAA Football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, December 12, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Stanford wraps unexpected road trip in season finale at UCLA

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 17, 2020 01:39 PM EST