Before Caleb Williams became the starting quarterback for the USC Trojans in the 2022 season, the team had two primary starting quarterbacks during the 2021 season: Kedon Slovis and Jaxson Dart.
USC Quarterbacks Preceding Caleb Williams
In the 2021 collegiate football season, the year directly preceding Caleb Williams's transfer to USC, the starting quarterback position for the Trojans was shared by two players. This was due to various factors, including injuries and performance.
Here's a breakdown of the starting quarterbacks for USC around the period of Caleb Williams's arrival:
| Year | Name | Record as starter |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Caleb Williams | 11–2 |
| 2021 | Kedon Slovis | 4–5 |
| 2021 | Jaxson Dart | 0–3 |
| 2023 | Miller Moss | 1–0 |
As shown in the table, Kedon Slovis started more games in 2021, finishing with a record of 4 wins and 5 losses. Jaxson Dart also saw significant playing time as a starter, concluding his starts with 0 wins and 3 losses. Caleb Williams then took over as the primary starter in 2022, leading the team to an impressive 11-2 record.
