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The program revealed Williams' jersey
retirement on a social media video that featured music artists
Snoop Dogg and John Legend along with USC coach Lincoln Riley,
Trojans women's basketball star JuJu Watkins and a host of
Williams' teammates.
Williams became USC's eighth and most recent Heisman winner when
he threw for 4,537 yards and 42 touchdowns in 2022, his first
year with the Trojans. The eight Heisman Trophy winners are the
only Trojans to have had their numbers retired. Williams was
drafted first overall by the Chicago Bears this April after
piling up 8,170 passing yards and 72 touchdowns against just 10
interceptions in his two seasons at USC.
Bush had his number retired for the second time. USC removed his
number in 2010 following NCAA sanctions against the program
involving Bush, who received improper benefits during his tenure
with the Trojans.
Bush had his 2005 Heisman Trophy stripped and said he did not
want to be associated with USC football if his award was not
returned to him. The Heisman Trust did just that, reinstating
the trophy to Bush in April, and Bush is expected to lead the
Trojans onto the field before a game this season, per ESPN.
Bush averaged 7.3 yards per carry and 13.7 yards per catch
during his electrifying three years at USC from 2003-05. He
racked up 4,470 yards and 38 touchdowns from scrimmage along
with four kick/punt return TDs.
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