Three true freshmen started for USC, all of whom had made a dynamic impression in camp but had to leapfrog significant depth to earn a surprising spot.
Zachariah Branch caught a short pass from Caleb Williams and accelerated, turning defenders into turnstiles as he zigzagged downfield. The freshman then broke out Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic goal celebration for his first touchdown, leaping and twisting and screaming to the sky. The Heisman Trophy winner has a dangerous new teammate joining him for Southern California's pursuit of championships.