LOS ANGELES — After Caleb Williams’ latest magic act, a dazzling display of back-pedaling improvisation that turned a certain sack into a big passing play, USC’s awestruck crowd showed its appreciation for the Trojans’ quarterback.
“Heisman! Heisman! Heisman!” a pocket of fans chanted.
Williams padded his lead in the race for college football’s most coveted individual award on Saturday night by leading USC to a 38-27 victory over rival Notre Dame. The Heisman frontrunner did everything but conduct the marching band or sing the national anthem as the Trojans improved to 11-1 and strengthened their case to make the College Football Playoff for the first time.