WATCH: Caleb Williams, Jordan Addison connect for first USC touchdown

If you’re USC, you could not ask for a better start to the Lincoln Riley era. Especially after hitting the transfer portal hard this offseason, the Trojans have seen the dividends pay off in the first drive of the 2022 series.

Deep inside the red zone, USC was facing a third down and three. They were able to score a touchdown and it came from a duo we should get used to seeing. Former Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams was able to connect with former Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison.

CLICK HERE to subscribe for FREE to the On3 YouTube channel

It was a simple pivot route from Addison, easily beating his defender. He could have waltzed into the end zone and now, Addison’s campaign to defend his Biletnikoff is underway. With the extra point being added, USC took a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.

You can watch the full play here.

Caleb Williams and Jordan Addison connect for their first touchdowns as Trojans✌️ @On3USC pic.twitter.com/E6OQCgMyu6

— On3 (@On3sports) September 3, 2022

More on Caleb Williams, Jordan Addison connection for USC

Everybody knew Williams and Addison were going to be one of the top duos in college football this season. However, nobody knew they would connect the is quick. Riley made sure to get his star wide receiver in a favorable matchup early, making it easy pitch and catch.

Both players played elsewhere last season, with Williams following his head coach from Norman. Addison was possibly the biggest transfer portal shock of the season, leaving Pittsburgh after his breakout season. Both Pitt’s offensive coordinator and wide receiver coach left, meaning Addison was up for a new challenge.

Now, Addison and Williams will be wanting to bring USC back to the top of the Pac-12 and possibly the national conversation this season. While it might only be a Week 1 game against Rice, it’s early success in Los Angeles.