USC honors Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams by retiring his No. 13 jersey before Notre Dame game
Caleb Williams never played postseason at USC but earned his No. 13 jersey retirement.
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USC retires Caleb Williams' jersey (Image via IMAGO/X)
Caleb Williams spent two glorious years with the USC Trojans, where he won the Heisman Trophy and the Maxwell Trophy while wearing the #13 jersey. To honor one of the school’s all-time great quarterbacks, USC decided to retire the number as a mark of respect.
Before USC faced their great rivals Notre Dame on Saturday, Williams and his family appeared before the crowd for the special moment. The felicitation process began with handing Williams a framed #13 jersey, which he held up above his head with pride.
It was time for some photos, and the Williams family flocked to the side of the 23-year-old, who now held his Heisman Trophy.
HE13MAN IS HOME 🏠
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 30, 2024
The Trojans retire Caleb Williams No. 13 ✌️#B1GFootball x @USC_Athletics x @ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/trJglMtQ05
Williams wasn’t the only former player to attend the Trojans-Notre Dame game. His Bears teammate, tight end Cole Kmet, who graduated from Notre Dame, caught up with him. Williams had a special message for Kmet.
I have a teammate coming into town, Cole Kmet. So I hope that we come out and get this win, just so that I can clown him and make him wear everything USC on Monday.
Caleb Williams said
Caleb Williams at USC for his No. 13 jersey getting retired.
— Dave (@dave_bfr) November 30, 2024
Cole Kmet will be there as well to support his quarterback and also Norte Dame. pic.twitter.com/rJ9TOXFDOR
Later, the two players posted a picture together.
Caleb Williams and Cole Kmet are at the ND vs. USC game today.
— Marquee Bears (@BearsMarquee) November 30, 2024
(via @uscfb) pic.twitter.com/T4cRaV2a6T
Caleb Williams led USC out of the tunnel against Notre Dame
After the jersey retirement ceremony was done and dusted, it was time for the game to begin. The USC front office handed Williams the job of leading the team out of the tunnel like old times. Before the walkout, Williams addressed the USC fans.
Hey everybody I am back and I just wanna say, fight on, much love to everybody for all the support, love care that y’all have for USC Trojans and myself. Number 13 is back and not only his in the rafters now because of all of you.
Caleb Williams said
Caleb Williams is back at USC to lead the Trojans onto the field at the Coliseum to play Notre Dame. pic.twitter.com/WDdm4ua9Lw
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) November 30, 2024
A brief history of Caleb Williams at USC
Williams was a five-star recruit and the highest-rated quarterback of the 2020 class. He committed to the Oklahoma Sooners, earning the true freshman title as the backup to Spencer Rattler.
Despite finding chances to be limited, Williams won five games from seven in his rookie year but entered the transfer portal the following season and joined the Trojans. He spent two seasons in LA.
A Trojan who left his mark on our program forever.
— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) November 30, 2024
Thank you for everything, @CALEBcsw ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/Ddgh8T4gyu
Williams broke several school and NCAA records while playing for USC. According to the team’s website, he set the single-season record for total offense (4,919 yards), most touchdowns scored rushing and passing (52), passing completions (333), and passes attempted (500).
Williams was selected as the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.
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