The USC Trojans headed to Las Vegas to face the Utah Utes in the Pac-12 title game.
Things started off well as Caleb Williams threw a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter. Then, things changed drastically as Williams suffered a leg injury.
He remained in the game, but he was nowhere near his Heisman Trophy self, and the Utes came roaring back to repeat as Pac-12 champion and ruin the Trojans’ hopes of a College Football Playoff spot.
Still, Williams put together a gutsy performance and earned the respect of everybody, regardless of fan affiliation.
Get a taste of the respect which flowed through the Pac-12 and national college football communities during this game, which showed how much heart Caleb Williams truly has: