USC got a glimpse of future in win at Oregon State

USC receiver Devon Williams hadn't made a catch this season before Saturday's game at Oregon State. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)It wasn’t just any role. During October, Pittman was unquestionably the Trojans’ most consistent offensive weapon. No matter what was going on with the offense, they could count on Pittman to win one-on-one battles and make plays.

As much as quarterback JT Daniels hated to see Pittman go, he knew what kind of player Williams was, and, considering their close relationship as suite mates on campus, he also knew how hard Williams had been working to prepare for this scenario.

So on the Trojans’ third series, Daniels took a shot deep to Williams. It did not work…