GREG BEACHAM
From left, Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard, head coach Kirby Smart, and tight end Brock Bowers speak to reporters during a press conference the day after winning the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against TCU, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Georgia won 65-7. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dawgs for 3?: Georgia has chance to make football history

By Greg Beacham Jan. 10, 2023 05:32 PM EST
Kirby Smart has spent the past 16 years coaching at the top two powerhouses of this

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) makes a touchdown catch against TCU safety Abraham Camara (14) during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Bennett, Bowers lead champion Bulldogs' demolition of TCU

By Greg Beacham Jan. 09, 2023 11:04 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett walked on at Georgia nearly six years ago at

Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter speaks during a media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dawgs' Jalen Carter aims to wreck one last game in CFP final

By Greg Beacham Jan. 07, 2023 06:21 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Carter had never been as far away from home as he was

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) is helped off the field during the second half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Big-play Penn State roars past Utah 35-21 in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 02, 2023 08:42 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — After Sean Clifford walked off the rainy field and into a

Utah wide receiver Luca Caldarella (19) makes a catch during practice ahead of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Penn State, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utah faces Penn State as the sun sets on a Rose Bowl era

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2023 03:55 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The sun usually sets behind Arroyo Seco late in the third

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was named the AP Player of the Year in college football, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is The Associated

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, right, gets a hug from offensive lineman Brett Neilon after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Trojan transformation: Lincoln Riley's remarkable fix at USC

By Greg Beacham Nov. 29, 2022 06:24 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Lincoln Riley took over Southern California’s four-win

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams waves to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Caleb Williams propels No. 5 USC past Notre Dame 38-27

By Greg Beacham Nov. 26, 2022 11:11 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After Caleb Williams perfectly faked a handoff and sprinted up the

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New coaches lead ancient rivals into Notre Dame-USC clash

By Greg Beacham Nov. 23, 2022 02:57 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 5 Southern California's swift transformation from a program in

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams scores a touchdown, getting past Colorado's Robert Barnes, left, and Tyrin Taylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 USC routs Colorado 55-17, but loses RB Dye to injury

By Greg Beacham Nov. 12, 2022 01:28 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Everybody on Southern California's sideline poured onto the

Southern California tight end Lake McRee, from left, defensive back Briton Allen (25) and wide receiver Michael Jackson III celebrate a touchdown against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 USC focused on short-week visit from woeful Colorado

By Greg Beacham Nov. 10, 2022 11:45 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Lincoln Riley added a wealth of veteran talent to Southern

Southern California wide receiver Michael Jackson III breaks away for a touchdown against California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Caleb Williams' 4 TD passes propel No. 9 USC past Cal, 41-35

By Greg Beacham Nov. 06, 2022 01:29 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's defense gave up 28 points and 290 yards in

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) tries to score against Arizona defensive lineman Jalen Harris in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 9 USC blocks out bigger goals, focuses on visit from Cal

By Greg Beacham Nov. 03, 2022 01:15 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For a coach who took three Oklahoma teams to the College Football

UCLA football players greet fans as they leave the field after a 42-32 win over Utah in an NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Unbeaten USC, UCLA driving college football resurgence in LA

By Greg Beacham Oct. 13, 2022 03:49 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ralen Goforth is a standout linebacker at Southern California. His

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward (1) prepares to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 6 USC defense clamps down, beats Washington State 30-14

By Greg Beacham Oct. 08, 2022 11:25 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Caleb Williams and the Southern California offense usually carried

Washington State running back Jaylen Jenkins carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington St. eager to end No. 6 USC's unbeaten start

By Greg Beacham Oct. 06, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although No. 6 Southern California made wholesale changes to most

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams rolls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Caleb Williams runs, passes No. 6 USC past Arizona St. 42-25

By Greg Beacham Oct. 02, 2022 01:59 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although Caleb Williams and No. 6 Southern California never

Southern California linebacker Shane Lee (53) sacks Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 6 USC hosts Arizona St. with renewed focus after scare

By Greg Beacham Sep. 29, 2022 01:15 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 6 Southern California's first real experience with adversity

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) walks off the field after his team's victory over Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
No. 7 USC back home to face always-dangerous Fresno State

By Greg Beacham Sep. 15, 2022 01:37 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 7 Southern California's roaring start under Lincoln Riley has

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs the ball against Rice linebacker Andrew Awe (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 14 USC routs Rice 66-14 in big debuts by Williams, Riley

By Greg Beacham Sep. 03, 2022 09:41 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California scored on every one of its possessions in the