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Former Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams reunites with Lincoln Riley, transfers to USC

By Adam Stites | Last updated Feb 1, 2022 5:55 PM ET

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Caleb Williams was the hottest name in the transfer portal and made his decision Tuesday by following his former coach Lincoln Riley to USC.

Williams announced the decision with a video posted to his Twitter account that finishes with the word "signed."

✌ #FightOn pic.twitter.com/vBSwi86gpb
— Caleb Williams (@CALEBcsw) February 1, 2022

"I wanted to go somewhere I thought would provide me with the best development both on and off the field," Williams told ESPN. "Getting to know Coach Riley and gaining familiarity with his offense definitely played a part in my selection, as well as already knowing some the guys on the team."

Williams became the starter for the Sooners during his true freshman season in 2021, supplanting Spencer Rattler in October. Williams finished the season with 21 passing touchdowns, six rushing touchdowns, and four interceptions.

After the season, Rattler transferred to join the South Carolina Gamecocks.

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