Caleb Williams’ late touchdown pass to Jordan Addison and four interceptions made the difference as No. 7 Southern Cal escaped with a 17–14 win over Oregon State on Saturday in Corvallis, Ore.
The Trojans (4–0, 2–0 Pac-12) came into Oregon State averaging 50.7 points through their first three games, but they did not reach the end zone until Travis Dye’s 7-yard touchdown scamper early in the fourth quarter.
The score, which punctuated Dye’s 19-carry, 133-yard performance, gave USC its first lead of the night in a defensive struggle.
Quarterback Caleb Williams (13) of the USC Trojans looks to pass during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Sept.24, 2022. (Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)
Oregon State (3–1, 0–1) struck first with Deshaun Fenwick’s 4-yard touchdown carry in the second quarter, then nursed the narrow advantage with an outstanding defensive effort….