1 overall pick in the draft, there’s a lot of hype surrounding Southern Cal,” Esposito said. “I think with Lincoln Riley’s second year there, the fact that Caleb Williams is kind of touted as the Heisman favorite and projected as the No. The Trojans also represent one of the largest liabilities for Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito. USC has attracted the largest handle and the highest ticket count in the national championship futures market, Westgate SuperBook vice president of risk Ed Salmons said. Southern California doesn’t have that problem with Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams returning, and bettors are backing the Trojans ahead of the start of the college football season Aug. Georgia must replace a sixth-year senior at the QB position. Quarterbacks from Alabama and Ohio State were selected with the top two picks in the NFL draft. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams jumps in for a touchdown as Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts, left, defends and Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov.
