Caleb Williams won’t play in USC’s Holiday Bowl matchup against Louisville, head coach Lincoln Riley said Monday, according to ESPN.
Williams is widely expected to be one of the first picks in the 2024 NFL Draft if he declares. The deadline for underclassmen to declare is Jan. 15.
The USC quarterback threw for 3,633 yards and 30 touchdowns against five interceptions this season. Williams’ production didn’t quite match his jaw-dropping 2022 Heisman-winning numbers, but USC’s offense still averaged 41.8 points per game – good for fourth in the country.
Despite its prolific offensive production, the program went 7-5 this season thanks to the defense surrendering 34.9 points per game. That tied for 120th in the nation. Along with the defense, the team itself just seemingly took a step back this year. Caleb Williams has a lot of talent, but the season has made it a question if he is the number 1 pick or a top 3 to 5 pick. It will be an even interesting decision if the Chicago Bears end up with the #1 pick
The Holiday Bowl kicks off Dec. 27 at Petco Park.
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Insider for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler
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