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No. 7 USC survives tough road challenge from Oregon State as Caleb Williams leads late rally

It wasn't a banner night for the USC offense, which had carved through opponents in the first three weeks of the season. But Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams put together a gutsy drive in the closing minutes to rally past a much-improved Oregon State team 17-14 in Corvallis.

Trailing by 4 points in front of a hostile crowd at Reser Stadium, Williams connected with highly touted transfer receiver Jordan Addison on a 21-yard touchdown strike with 1:19 remaining for the deciding score.

It capped an 11-play, 84-yard drive that included a wild fourth down conversion in which Williams needed a push from teammates to barely get past the line to gain.