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DirecTV Holiday Bowl (8 p.m., FOX): Louisville vs. USC

As expected, USC QB Caleb Williams has played his final college game. And on top of being down the potential No. 1 pick, USC also will be without several key offensive playmakers (and likely early draft picks in April), including RB MarShawn Lloyd and WR Brenden Rice. But one of the few bright spots on the Trojans’ defense this season has been free safety Calen Bullock (6-2, 195), who’s expected to play Wednesday. A true centerfield prospect, B

Louisville will be without several key offensive weapons, too, like RB Jawhar Jordan and WR Jamari Thrash. The Cardinals do have a talented defensive back worth watching, however: CB Quincy Riley (5-11, 182), a Middle Tennessee transfer who can fly (100-meter state champion in high school) and has the nimble feet to stay attached mid-route. He can transition with his feet, rather than his hands, and takes advantage of mistakes thrown his way. Riley is one of the more underrated senior corners in this draft class.ullock can make plays on the backend, match inside verticals and show off his range from different alignments.