USC's Caleb Williams jumping into stands to cry with family 'in the soft category,' ex-NFL star says

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USC quarterback Caleb Williams shared an emotional moment with his family after the team’s 10-point loss to Washington on Saturday.

Williams hopped into the stands near where his family was sitting and was seen sobbing as his hopes for a College Football Playoff berth were dashed. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner was 27-of-35 for 312 yards and four total touchdowns in the 52-42 loss.

However, Williams wearing his heart on his sleeve became a debate sports topic Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Former Baylor quarterback and the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, Robert Griffin III, weighed in.

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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, left, gets away from Washington defensive end Bralen Trice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

"Watching Caleb Williams sobbing with his family after losing the game will BREAK YOUR HEART," he wrote on X. "This young man pours his heart out for his team EVERY TIME he plays. Any NFL team would be lucky to have him as their QB and this emotion shows how much this game means to him.

"When you pour your all into something and it doesn’t go the way you planned, it hurts. Caleb Williams has a bright future and this type of emotion is the realest moment of his career yet."

Robert Mathis, a former Indianapolis Colts star who was a five-time Pro Bowler and on the Super Bowl team in 2006, was on the opposite. He responded to Griffin’s remarks on X.

"Sorry @RGIII (all love lil bro) but I gotta chalk this one up in the soft category. He ran and jumped in stance to his mommy and