The Pac-12’s days as the “Conference of Champions” have been numbered for a while, especially with heavyweights USC and UCLA slated to join the Big Ten in 2024.
What better way for the Trojans to go out than on top? They have put together a remarkable campaign in 2022, led by Heisman hopeful Caleb Williams, and they can secure a spot in the College Football Playoff with yet another Pac-12 title.
A conference championship would do wonders for Williams’ legacy in addition to putting the men of Troy one step closer to returning to the top of the college football totem pole — a place they feel they richly deserve to be.
Standing in No. 4 USC’s way is No. 11 Utah.
The Utes delivered a shock to USC’s system in Week 7, handing the Trojans their only loss of the season in a 43-42 barnstormer. Revenge is dish best served cold. And no one has appeared as cool under pressure as Williams.
If USC and Lincoln Riley can get their hands on the Pac-12 trophy, they’ll be that much closer to the program’s ultimate goal. Relevancy isn’t enough.
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USC vs. Utah live updates, highlights from Pac-12 championship
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8:20 p.m.: The ball is kicked off! The Pac-12 Championship is underway!
8:17 p.m.: USC is on the field! Caleb Williams is hoping to cap off a phenomenal season with a Pac-12 title — and a College Football Playoff appearance.
8:14 p.m.: The Utes are out on the field! Fourth ever Pac-12 title game appearance. They’ll be hoping to capture their second straight conference championship.
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