The first weekend of the 2024 NFL season is underway and the USC Trojans are well represented headlined by number one overall pick Caleb Williams.
as he’s a rookie in his first start, but it will be key for him to speed up his internal clock to get the ball out faster.Minnesota Vikings and former USC Trojans quarterback started the season in literally the best way possible. Darnold completed a perfect ten of ten passes for 136 yards and a touchdown to All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Darnold kept the momentum rolling scoring on an early third quarter drive to bring his passing totals to 15 for 17 with 181 passing yards and two touchdowns with 12:08 left in the third. Darnold is the starter until first-round draft pick JJ McCarthy returns next season. Darnold’s showing in his tenure will be a driving force in his placement next season.Houston Texans rookie safety Calen Bullock intercepted Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson in a late second-quarter drive.
Kyron Samuels is a former college and professional football player now a writer, analyst, & digital host. Kyron is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and contributes to Oregon Ducks on SI. A graduate and letterman at Jacksonville State University, Samuels was a three-year starter, two-time all-conference, and won three consecutive conference titles. After a four-year professional stint between the AFL & XFL, Samuels retired from football.
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