2023 USC Trojans football team explained

Year:2023
Team:USC Trojans
Sport:football
Conference:Pac-12 Conference
Short Conf:Pac-12
Record:8–5
Conf Record:5–4
Head Coach:Lincoln Riley
Hc Year:2nd
Off Coach:Josh Henson
Oc Year:2nd
Off Scheme:Air raid
Def Coach:Alex Grinch (2nd season; first 9 games)
Codef Coach1:Shaun Nua (interim; remainder of season)
Codef Coach2:Brian Odom (interim; remainder of season)
Def Scheme:3–4
Champion:Holiday Bowl champion
Bowl:Holiday Bowl
Bowl Result:W 42–28 vs. Louisville

The 2023 USC Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California (USC) as a member of the Pac-12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In their second year under head coach Lincoln Riley, the Trojans were preseason picks to win the Pac-12 championship, but compiled a 7–5 record (5–4 against conference opponents) during the regular season. The team began the season by winning six consecutive games but lost five of their final six games, including losses to rivals Notre Dame and UCLA. The unranked Trojans defeated No. 16 Louisville in the 2023 Holiday Bowl.[1]

The season was USC's last season as a member of the Pac-12 Conference before joining the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2024.

The Trojans played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles.

Preseason

USC's spring football game was held on April 15, 2023 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The defense (white team) defeated the offense (red team) by a 42-34 score.[2] [3]

The Pac-12 Media Day was held on July 21, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Head coach Lincoln Riley, quarterback Caleb Williams, and linebacker Mason Cobb represented USC at the event. USC was picked to finish first in the conference, receiving 25 out of a possible 36 first-place votes.

Schedule

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Games summaries

vs San Jose State

See also: 2023 San Jose State Spartans football team.

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USC –31.5 66
Statistics SJSU USC
First downs 24 25
Total yards 396 501
Rushes/yards 27–198 33–169
Passing yards 198 341
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–38–0 24–35–0
Time of possession 30:42 29:18
Team Category Player Statistics
San José State Passing 21/38, 198 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Quali Conley 6 carries, 108 yards
Receiving Nick Nash 6 receptions, 89 yards, 3 TD
USC Passing 18/25, 278 yards, 4 TD
Rushing 6 carries, 54 yards, 2 TD
Receiving 2 receptions, 85 yards, TD

vs Nevada

See also: 2023 Nevada Wolf Pack football team.

Statistics NEV USC
First downs 12 28
Total yards 360 668
Rushes/yards 38–49 20–215
Passing yards 311 453
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–34–0 25–34–0
Time of possession 35:59 24:01
Team Category Player Statistics
Nevada Passing 18/29, 182 yards
Rushing Sean Dollars 9 carries, 33 yards, TD
Receiving Jamaal Bell 8 receptions, 121 yards, TD
USC Passing Caleb Williams 18/24, 319 yards, 5 TD
Rushing 7 carries, 76 yards, TD
Receiving Tahj Washington 3 receptions, 75 yards, 2 TDs

vs Stanford

See also: 2023 Stanford Cardinal football team and Stanford-USC football rivalry.

Statistics STAN USC
First downs 20 27
Total yards 349 573
Rushes/yards 41–209 28–180
Passing yards 140 393
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 10–25–1 30–36–0
Time of possession 32:08 27:52
Team Category Player Statistics
Stanford Passing Justin Lamson 8/18, 121 yards
Rushing Casey Filkins 5 carries, 63 yards
Receiving 4 receptions, 54 yards
USC Passing Caleb Williams 19/21, 281 yards, 3 TD
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 9 carries, 77 yards, TD
Receiving 1 reception, 75 yards, TD

at Arizona State

See also: 2023 Arizona State Sun Devils football team.

Statistics USC ASU
First downs 22 22
Total yards 535 353
Rushes/yards 27–217 32–90
Passing yards 322 263
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–31–0 23–39–1
Time of possession 28:12 31:48
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Caleb Williams 20/31, 322 yards, 3 TD
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 14 carries, 154 yards
Receiving Brenden Rice 7 receptions, 133 yards, 2 TD
Arizona State Passing 21/36, 221 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing 20 carries, 111 yards, TD
Receiving 9 receptions, 81 yards, TD

at Colorado

See also: 2023 Colorado Buffaloes football team.

Statistics USC COL
First downs 26 32
Total yards 498 564
Rushes/yards 25–95 45–193
Passing yards 403 371
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 30–40–1 30–45–1
Time of possession 27:55 32:05
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Caleb Williams 30/40, 403 yards, 6 TD, INT
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 13 carries, 88 yards, TD
Receiving Tahj Washington 8 receptions, 117 yards, TD
Colorado Passing 30/45, 371 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing Anthony Hankerson 16 carries, 74 yards, TD
Receiving 7 receptions, 196 yards, TD

vs Arizona

See also: 2023 Arizona Wildcats football team.

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USC -21.0 69.5
Statistics ARIZ USC
First downs 28 23
Total yards 506 365
Rushes/yards 42–203 33–146
Passing yards 303 219
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 25–35–1 14–25–0
Time of possession 35:39 24:21
Team Category Player Statistics
Arizona Passing 25/35 303 yards, 5 TD, INT
Rushing 22 carries, 143 yards
Receiving 6 receptions, 138 yards
USC Passing Caleb Williams 14/25 219 yards, TD
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 15 carries, 86 yards, TD
Receiving Brenden Rice 4 receptions, 96 yards

at No. 21 Notre Dame

See also: 2023 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and Notre Dame–USC football rivalry.

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USC +3.061.0
Statistics USC ND
First downs 2313
Total yards 302251
Rushes/yards 37–10329–125
Passing yards 199126
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–37–313–20–0
Time of possession 34:3534:35
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Caleb Williams 23/37 199 yards, TD, 3 INT
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 8 carries, 46 yards, TD
Receiving Michael Jackson III 6 receptions, 51 yards
Notre Dame Passing 13/20 126 yards, 2 TD
Rushing 22 carries, 95 yards, 2 TD
Receiving 2 receptions, 61 yards, TD

vs No. 14 Utah

See also: 2023 Utah Utes football team.

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USC -7.551.5
Statistics UTAH USC
First downs 2318
Total yards 482401
Rushes/yards 47–24823–145
Passing yards 235256
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–23–135–35–0
Time of possession 34:4225:18
Team Category Player Statistics
Utah Passing Bryson Barnes14/23 235 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Ja'Quinden Jackson26 carries, 117 yards
Receiving Sione Vaki5 receptions, 149 yards, 2 TD
USC Passing Caleb Williams24/34 256 yards
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd7 carries, 86 yards, TD
Receiving Tahj Washington5 receptions, 112 yards

at California

See also: 2023 California Golden Bears football team.

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USC -10.567.5
Statistics USC CAL
First downs 20 29
Total yards 299 527
Rushes/yards 40-130 42-235
Passing yards 369 292
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23-40-0 25-39-1
Time of possession 32:36 27:24
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Caleb Williams 23-40, 369 yards, 2 TD
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 17 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Tahj Washington 5 receptions, 102 yards
California Passing 25-39, 292 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing 21 carries, 153 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Jeremiah Hunter 8 receptions, 96 yards

vs Washington

See also: 2023 Washington Huskies football team.

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USC +3.0 76.5
Statistics WASH USC
First downs 27 24
Total yards 572 515
Rushes/yards 42-316 27-203
Passing yards 256 312
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22-30-1 27-36-0
Time of possession 34:40 25:20
Team Category Player Statistics
Washington Passing 22-30 256 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing 26 carries, 256 yards, 4 TD
Receiving 5 receptions, 82 yards
USC Passing Caleb Williams 27-35 312 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Austin Jones 11 carries, 127 yards
Receiving Tahj Washington 8 receptions, 122 yards, TD

at Oregon

See also: 2023 Oregon Ducks football team.

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USC +16.5 77.5
Statistics USC ORE
First downs 21 25
Total yards 379 552
Rushes/yards 25-73 31-140
Passing yards 306 412
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20-35-0 23-32-0
Time of possession 29:18 30:42
Team Category Player Statistics
USC Passing Caleb Williams 19-34 291 yards, TD
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 9 carries, 37 yards, TD
Receiving Tahj Washington 4 receptions, 82 yards
Oregon Passing 23-31 412 yards, 4 TD
Rushing 19 carries, 118 yards, TD
Receiving 2 receptions, 147 yards, TD

vs UCLA (Victory Bell)

See also: 2023 UCLA Bruins football team, UCLA–USC rivalry and Victory Bell (UCLA–USC).

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USC -5.0 62.5
Statistics UCLA USC
First downs 19 17
Total yards 354 387
Rushes/yards 45–199 22–3
Passing yards 155 384
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–31–0 31–44–1
Time of possession 32:34 27:26
Team Category Player Statistics
UCLA Passing 18/31, 155 yards, 3 TD
Rushing T.J. Harden 22 carries, 142 yards, TD
Receiving Logan Loya 9 receptions, 60 yards
USC Passing Caleb Williams 31/42, 384 yards, TD, INT
Rushing MarShawn Lloyd 8 carries, 17 yards
Receiving Brenden Rice 8 receptions, 147 yards, TD

vs Louisville (Holiday Bowl)

See also: 2023 Louisville Cardinals football team.

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LOU –4.5 56.5
Statistics Louisville USC
First downs 22 19
Total yards 361 443
Rushes/yards 45–220 19–71
Passing yards 141 372
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–25–0 23–33–1
Time of possession 36:34 23:26
Team Category Player Statistics
Louisville Passing 21/25, 141 yards
Rushing 23 carries, 161 yards, 3 TD
Receiving Isaac Guerendo 5 receptions, 42 yards
USC Passing 23/33, 372 yards, 6 TD, INT
Rushing Austin Jones 11 carries, 60 yards
Receiving Tahj Washington 7 receptions, 99 yards, 2 TD

Personnel

Depth chart

True Freshman
Double Position : *
official Depth Chart Week 0 vs San José State (08/26/2023)

Injury report

Name Position Class Injury Duration
DL Senior Lower leg Season
Gino Quinones OL Senior Lower leg Season
Zion Branch S Freshman Knee Season

Scholarship distribution chart

^ : the players who still have to make an official choice and the players who are eligible for the Covid year.

/ / * Former Walk-on /

– 84 players on scholarship (+ 1 LDS Mission) / 85 scholarships permitted

Coaching staff departures

NamePositionNew TeamNew Position
Conner McQueen Offensive graduate assistant / offensive skillIncarnate WordOffensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach
Austin WoodsSenior Defensive analyst / assistant defensive lineIncarnate WordOffensive line coach / run game coordinator
Bryan KegansAssociate Director of football sports performanceNorth TexasDirector of strength and conditioning
Brad AokiQuarterbackColorado StateOffensive graduate assistant
Will HarrigerSenior Offensive analyst / assistant quarterbacks / game management coordinator / NFL liaisonDallas Cowboys (NFL)Offensive assistant
Lenny VandermadeOffensive quality control analystSt. Ignatius College Prep football (High School)Head coach – varsity team
Parker HenryDefensive analyst / assistant linebackersSpecial teams coordinator / linebackers coach

Coaching staff additions

NamePositionOld teamOld position
Adam Thackery Assistant director of football sports performanceMississippi State BaseballStrength & conditioning coach
Trey TinsleyOffensive graduate assistantMississippi StateOffensive quality control
Bookie Radley-HilesDefensive analystCincinnati Bengals (NFL)Player
Derek Fa'aviOffensive analystHawaiiDirector of player development
Greg BrownSenior defensive analystCharlotteDefensive coordinator
Kliff KingsburySenior offensive analystArizona Cardinals (NFL)Head coach
Bryson Allen-WilliamsDefensive quality controlNorth CarolinaDefensive graduate assistant

Transfers

Transfers out

The Trojans have lost 23 players via transfer.

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown New school
Keegan Patterson QB 6’0 185 Sophomore Northwest Mississippi CC / Indiana State
WR 5’11 180 Junior Oregon
Kyle Ford WR 6’3 220 Junior UCLA
WR 6’1 215 Senior Nevada
WR 6’0 200 Junior
C. J. Williams WR 6’2 190 Freshman Wisconsin
Malcolm Epps TE 6’6 250 Senior Pitt
Joe Bryson OT 6’8 300 Senior Incarnate Word
Courtland Ford OT 6’6 305 Junior Kentucky
Maximus Gibbs OL 6’7 390 Freshman
Jason Rodriguez OT 6’5 310 Senior Nevada
Earl Barquet Jr. DL 6’2 275 Senior University of Louisiana - Monroe
Jamar Sekona DL 6’2 295 Sophomore -
Colin Mobley DL 6’4 290 Freshman -
ILB 6’2 225 Senior Washington
Tayler Katoa ILB 6’2 240 Senior -
Tuasivi Nomura ILB 6’1 230 Junior Fresno State
Julien Simon ILB 6’1 230 Freshman Tulsa
Xavion Alford DB 6’0 190 Sophomore Arizona State
Briton Allen DB 6’0 190 Junior Utah
Joshua Jackson Jr. CB 6’1 185 Junior -
Latrell McCutchin DB 6’1 190 Sophomore Houston
Jayden Williams CB 6'1 195 Junior Miami (OH)

Transfers in

The Trojans have added 16 players via transfer. According to 247 Sports, USC had the No. 2 ranked transfer class in the country.[5]

Name Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Old school
RB 5’9 212 Sophomore Wilmington, DE
WR 6’1 185 Sophomore Saint Paul, MN Arizona
CJ Woods TE 6’2 240 Sophomore Long Beach, CA Cal Poly
OT 6’5 302 Junior Anderson, CA Washington State
Michael Tarquin OT 6’5 320 Sophomore Ocala, FL Florida
Emmanuel Pregnon OL 6’6 318 Freshman Denver, CO Wyoming
DL 6’3 305 Freshman Terrell, TX Georgia
Kyon Barrs DL 6’3 285 Junior Murrieta, CA Arizona
Anthony Lucas DL 6’6 270 Freshman Scottsdale, AZ Texas A&M
Jack Sullivan DL 6’5 275 Senior Plainfield, IL Purdue
Jamil Muhammad OLB 6’2 245 Junior Madison, AL Georgia State
Mason Cobb ILB 6’0 230 Junior Provo, UT Oklahoma State
Deuce Palmer ILB 6’2 215 Junior Danville SMU
Tre'Quon Fegans DB 6’2 190 Freshman Alabaster, AL Alabama
CB 6’0 198 Junior Palmadale, CA Arizona
Edward Czaplicki P/K 6’1 200 Sophomore Charlotte, NC Arizona State

Entered NFL draft

See also: 2023 NFL draft.

Jordan AddisonWRMinnesota Vikings
Tuli TuipulotuOLBLos Angeles Chargers
Mekhi BlackmonCBMinnesota Vikings
Andrew VorheesOGBaltimore Ravens

Returning starters

Offense

PlayerPositionGames started
Caleb WilliamsQuarterback 14 games
Austin JonesRunning back4 games
Brenden RiceWide receiver12 games
Tahj WashingtonWide receiver11 games
Mario WilliamsWide receiver9 games
Michael Jackson IIIWide receiver2 games
Lake McReeTight end2 games
Jonah MonheimOffensive tackle14 games
Justin DedichOffensive guard13 games
Mason MurphyOffensive tackle5 games
Gino QuinonesOffensive guard2 games
Reference:

Defense

PlayerPositionGames started
Stanley Ta’ufo’ou Defensive line13 games
Tyrone TaleniDefensive line9 games
Solomon ByrdDefensive line4 games
De’jon BentonDefensive line3 games
Romello HeightRush2 games
Shane LeeLinebacker 12 games
Eric GentryLinebacker 9 games
Calen BullockDefensive back14 games
Max Williams Defensive back13 games
Ceyair Wright Defensive back 11 games
Jaylin Smith Defensive back9 games
Bryson ShawDefensive back5 games
Jacobe Covington Defensive back3 games
Reference:

Special teams

PlayerPositionGames started
Aadyn Sleep-DaltonPunter12 games
Denis LynchKicker14 games
Reference:

Recruiting class

See main article: 2023 college football recruiting class.

USC signed 22 players in the 2023 recruiting cycle. Eight USC signees were ranked in the ESPN 300 top prospect list. The Trojans finished ranked eighth by 247Sports. In addition to bringing in a Top 5 transfer portal class. USC added 5 walk-ons during the national signing period.

See also: American football positions, Glossary of American football and Recruiting (college athletics).

= Despite being rated as a four and five star recruit by ESPN, On3.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, Malachi Nelson and Zachariah Branch received a five star 247Sports Composite rating.
Δ= Left the USC program following signing but prior to the 2023 season.

2023 overall class rankings

ESPN[6] 10 2 3 6 13 0 0 0
On3 Recruits[7] 9 2 3 8 11 0 0 0
Rivals[8] 7 1 3 8 11 0 0 0
247 Sports[9] 8 1 3 10 9 0 0 0

Walk-ons

Name Pos. Height Weight Hometown High school
King Miller RB 6’0 200 Calabasas, CA Calabasas HS-->
Kaylon Miller DL 6’1 250 Calabasas, CA Calabasas HS
Jack Susnjar OL 6’6 325 Los Angeles, CA Loyola HS
Tyler Robles K 5’7 165 Encinitas, CA La Costa Canyon HS
Jaden Moore WR 6’0 180 La Jolla, CA The Bishop’s School

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Lott TrophyCalen BullockSJr.[10]
Mason CobbLB
Biletnikoff AwardDorian SingerWR[11]
Tahj WashingtonrSr.
Outland TrophyJustin DedichOL[12]
Jarrett Kingston
Rotary Lombardi AwardJustin Dedich[13]
Jonah MonheimrJr.
Maxwell AwardCaleb WilliamsQBJr.[14]
Davey O'Brien Award[15]
Walter Camp Award[16]
Manning Award[17]
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[18]
Bronko Nagurski TrophyCalen BullockS[19]
Jim Thorpe Award[20]
Bednarik Award[21]
Butkus AwardMason CobbLB[22]
Ray Guy AwardEddie Czaplicki P[23]
Paul Hornung AwardTahj WashingtonWRrSr.[24]
Wuerffel TrophyJustin DedichOL[25]
Rimington Trophy[26]
Doak Walker AwardAustin JonesRB[27]
Polynesian College Football Player Of The Year AwardStanley Ta’ufo’ou DL[28]
Tyrone Taleni
Mason CobbLBJr.

Preseason All-Pac-12 teams and All-American honors

First team

PositionPlayerClass
Team
QBCaleb WilliamsJr.
WRDorian Singer
DBCalen Bullock
PEddie Czaplicki
APRaleek BrownSo.

Second team

PositionPlayerClass
OLJustin DedichRS Sr.
Jonah MonheimRS Jr.
Jarrett Kingston
LBMason CobbJr.
Eric Gentry

All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention

PositionPlayerClass
DLBear AlexanderSo.
Kyon BarrsRS Sr.
RSRaleek BrownSo.
RBAustin JonesRS Sr.
LBShane LeeRS Sr.
DBChristian Roland-WallaceRS Sr.

Source:[29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36]

Pre-season All-American Honors
Calen BullockS
Caleb WilliamsQBUnanimous
Second Team All-Americans
Player No.PositionClassSelector(s)Source(s)
Calen Bullock 7 S Jr. AP [37]
15 WR Jr. AS, SN [38]

Statistics

Team

USC Opp
  Points per Game 59.33 17.33
Total 178 52
First Downs 80 56
  Rushing 26 21
  Passing 52 24
  Penalty 2 11
Rushing yards 555 456
  Avg per play 6.8 4.3
  Avg per game 185.0 152.0
  Rushing touchdowns 9 3
Passing yards 1187 649
  Att-Comp-Int 105-79-0 98-53-1
  Avg per pass 11.30 6.62
  Avg per game 395.67 216.33
  Passing touchdowns 13 4
Total Offense 1742 1105
  Avg per Play 9.3 5.4
  Avg per Game 580.7 368.3
Fumbles-Lost 3-1 8-3
Penalties-Yards 24-217 12-110
  Avg per Game 72.33 36.67
Punts-Yards 9-379 20-899
  Avg per Punt 42.11 44.95
Time of Possession/Game 1:21:11 1:38:49
3rd Down Conversions 53.57% 31.11%
4th Down Conversions 66.67% 40%
Sacks-Yards 66.67% 33.33%
Touchdowns Scored 25 7
Field Goals-Attempts 1-1 1-3
PAT-Attempts 25-25 7-7
Red Zone Attempts-Score 15-15 5-6
Red Zone TD 14 4
Attendance 193,540
  Games/Avg per Game 64,513
  Neutral Site

Individual Leaders

Offense

Defense

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Scoring

USC vs. non-conference opponents

USC vs. Pac-12 opponents

USC vs. all opponents

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USC Trojans Schedule 2023. 18 April 2024. ESPN. 26 April 2024.
  2. Web site: USC Defense Defeats Offense 42-34 in 2023 Spring Football Game . February 15, 2024 .
  3. https://usctrojans.com/documents/2023/4/15/2023_USC_Spring_Football_Game_Stats_-_Sheet1__6_.pdf
  4. Web site: 2023 USC Football Schedule. FB Schedules. December 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: 2023 Transfer Football Team Rankings. 247 Sports.
  6. Web site: USC 2023 Recruiting Class. ESPN.com.
  7. Web site: USC 2023 Recruiting Class. On3.com.
  8. Web site: USC 2023 Recruiting Class. Rivals.com.
  9. Web site: USC 2023 Recruiting Class. 247sports.com.
  10. Web site: Lott Impact® Trophy Announces 2023 Watch List. May 4, 2023. May 4, 2023.
  11. Web site: 2023 Biletnikoff Award Watch List. August 7, 2023. August 7, 2023.
  12. Web site: 2023 Outland Trophy Watch List unveiled. August 1, 2023. August 2, 2023.
  13. Web site: 2023 Watch List. August 15, 2023. August 15, 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023 Maxwell Award Watch List. July 31, 2023. August 2, 2023.
  15. Web site: Davey O'Brien Award Announces 2023 Preseason Watch List. August 8, 2023. August 8, 2023.
  16. Web site: Forty Five Players Named to Walter Camp 2023 Player of Year Preseason Watch List. August 11, 2023. August 11, 2023.
  17. Web site: Allstate Sugar Bowl Announces Manning Award Watch List. August 15, 2023. August 15, 2023.
  18. Web site: The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Unveils 2023 Watch List. August 22, 2023. August 22, 2023.
  19. Web site: 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List unveiled. August 1, 2023. August 2, 2023.
  20. Web site: 2023 PAYCOM JIM THORPE AWARD WATCHLIST. August 10, 2023. August 10, 2023.
  21. Web site: 2023 Bednarik Award Watch List. August 14, 2023. August 14, 2023.
  22. Web site: Watchlist 2023. August 10, 2023. August 10, 2023.
  23. Web site: 2023 Watch List. August 2, 2023. August 2, 2023.
  24. Web site: 53 PLAYERS NAMED TO THE 14TH ANNUAL PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST . August 3, 2023. August 3, 2023.
  25. Web site: Wuerffel Trophy 2023 Watch List Announced. August 3, 2023. August 3, 2023.
  26. Web site: The 2023 Rimington Trophy Watchlist is as follows. August 4, 2023. August 4, 2023.
  27. Web site: Doak Walker Award names 75 running backs to 2023 preseason watch list. August 9, 2023. August 9, 2023.
  28. Web site: 2023 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List .
  29. Web site: USC's Caleb Williams, Ohio State's Harrison Jr. and Michigan's Corum top AP preseason All-Americans. . August 21, 2023 .
  30. Web site: 2023 College Football Preseason All-America Team. Lassan, Steven. May 18, 2023. Athlon Sports.
  31. Web site: 2023 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams, presented by 777 Partners .
  32. Web site: College Football News Preseason All-America Team 2023 Offense. August 14, 2023 .
  33. Web site: Caleb Williams leads the preseason All-America college football team. August 14, 2023 .
  34. Web site: 2023 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team: Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan lead with most honorees. August 16, 2023 .
  35. Web site: 2023 PFF College Preseason All-America Team: USC QB Caleb Williams, Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and more. August 21, 2023 .
  36. Web site: Sports Illustrated's 2023 Preseason College Football All-American Teams. August 16, 2023.
  37. Web site: USC's Caleb Williams, Ohio State's Harrison Jr. and Michigan's Corum top AP preseason All-Americans. . August 21, 2023 .
  38. Web site: 2023 College Football Preseason All-America Team. Lassan, Steven. May 18, 2023. Athlon Sports.