The USC Trojans began the new era with Lincoln Riley against Rice on a Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. It went well, and the Trojans cruised to a 66-14 victory that included a trio of defensive touchdowns in a surprising turn of events.
There were a ton of new faces on the USC Trojans sideline, including coaches and players, and Caleb Williams looked every bit like a Heisman Trophy quarterback. Jordan Addison got into the end zone in his first game, and it was a special afternoon in L.A. despite the searing heat.
Here is a look at various Trojans after Week 1 of the college football season.