USC's Caleb Williams addresses showing emotion after games: 'That's who I am'

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USC quarterback Caleb Williams made headlines over the weekend following a loss to Washington, the third in the last four games for the Trojans. 

The third loss of the season officially ended USC’s College Football Playoff hopes as Williams’ time playing college football could be coming to an end at the end of the 2023 season. 

USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) waves to fans while leaving the field after the Trojans 52-42 loss to Washington  at L.A. Memorial Coliseum November 4, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. ((Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

After the loss, Williams was seen crying into his mother's arms, with the video quickly going viral. 

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The moment prompted a debate about athletes showing emotion, with some criticizing Williams, the defending Heisman Trophy winner and a candidate to become the first overall selection in next year's NFL Draft.

On Wednesday, Williams addressed the viral moment, saying it helped spread awareness of mental health. 

"That’s who I am. That’s just simply who I am. I go out every single day, and blood, sweat and tears, I give my all on every single play. Every chance that I get," Williams said when asked what gives him confidence to express his emotions after games.   

"Been an advocate for mental health and trying to show your emotions and express yourself. It’s something that I have been doing since I was young. And now actually being on the national level, being able to try and share that awareness with the public and me doing just what I did on Saturday –  even