No. 10 USC is off to a incredible begin within the Cotton Bowl, at the moment main No. 16 Tulane 7-Zero late within the first quarter inside AT&T Stadium. The Trojans had been in complete management from the opening kickoff, with Caleb Williams main the offense 75 yards on 17 performs, which was a brand new Cotton Bowl file for longest drive. For a coach who has lengthy used tempo and explosive performs to seek out success, it was considerably alarming to see Lincoln Riley’s offense slowly chip away at Tulane’s protection. However there was poise (eight passes, 9 runs) and success on key downs with three third-down conversions and even a fourth-down conversion in Inexperienced Wave territory.
That opening drive loomed even bigger when Tulane did not get previous the 50-yard line on its subsequent possession late within the first quarter and nonetheless did not see the ball once more.
There was drama within the first quarter when Williams went to the damage tent. In keeping with ESPN, he was to be examined for a possible damage to his left hand. However Williams is again on the sphere with the Trojans’ offense and seemingly as productive as you’d anticipate given the super season from the Heisman Trophy winner.
CBS Sports activities will hold you up to date all through the Cotton Bowl with evaluation and highlights as USC battles Tulane.