What they're saying about USC adding star transfer quarterback Caleb Williams

Feb 1, 2022

Quarterback prodigy Caleb Williams is headed west to reunite with head coach Lincoln Riley in Los Angeles.

The ✌️ you’ve been waiting for. pic.twitter.com/rgIi2sN6VW

— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) February 1, 2022

After leading Oklahoma to a 11-2 record and a Valero Alamo Bowl victory during his freshman year, Williams has officially declared his intention to join the USC Trojans. Reactions to the former five-star recruit’s announcement were swift and forceful, leaving little doubt that USC has returned to the center of the college football world.

Famous USC alumni were predictably over the moon about the addition.

There’s been a long history of great Qb’s to wear the Cardinal and Gold. Can’t wait for you to establish your legacy! Welcome to @USC_FB @CALEBcsw 💛❤️ https://t.co/jGpPxEX2TG

— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) February 1, 2022

Fight On Baby!!!! @CALEBcsw Welcome to the FAMILY!!! Everyone is on Notice...We Are SC! @USC_mikebohn @LincolnRiley @USC_Athletics https://t.co/jAYudN0MOr

— Rodney Peete (@RodneyPeete9) February 1, 2022

Welcome to the Family @CALEBcsw ✌🏾 #FightOn 😈 https://t.co/JQhvHtVdOB

— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 1, 2022

Man @LincolnRiley has me so excited to watch @USC_FB this year!

— DK (@DevonKennard) February 1, 2022

First day of school @USC! ✌️🎒#FightOn pic.twitter.com/TwVUu2gSEj

— Annie Hanson (@AnnieHanson_) February 1, 2022

Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff, who has made it clear that he intends to return the Conference of Champions to the pinnacle of college football, also made his feelings on the signing known.

"Axis shift in college football..." https://t.co/BG3tftGhz6

— George Kliavkoff (@Kliavkoff) February 1, 2022

Many pundits believe the Williams addition can vault USC into the discussion for the CFP for this season and many to come.

With Caleb Williams at QB @USC_FB will likely be a top 10 team and a solid dark horse pick for the CFP in 2022...CFB has desperately needed west coast/Pac 12 relevance and it seems we now have it! @LincolnRiley

— Joel Klatt (@joelklatt) February 1, 2022

Folks, you heard it here first. Next year’s CFP field:

1) USC
2) Texas
3) Texas A&M
4) USC’s scout team

— Jason Kersey (@jasonkersey) February 1, 2022

How long will it take USC to make the CFP? 🤔✌️ pic.twitter.com/7PoWWapuod

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) February 1, 2022

Will be fascinating to see if Caleb Williams/Lincoln Riley can get USC into the CFP in 2 YRs. CW's very talented but I'm not sure people realize the roster Riley inherited. No doubt the Portal helps but they just went 4-8. DC Alex Grinch REALLY has his work cut out for him there.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) February 1, 2022

Along with other marquee transfers such as Mario Williams and Travis Dye, Caleb Williams' arrival gives USC the top transfer team ranking according to 247Sports.

With Caleb Williams committed to USC, there's a new team atop the @247Sports Transfer Team Rankings. ✌ pic.twitter.com/ecS5tcT4TZ

— 247Sports Transfer Portal (@247SportsPortal) February 1, 2022

But it isn’t just transfers. As Fox College Football points out, with Lincoln Riley at the helm, USC is back to being a top destination for talent across all levels.