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The USC Trojans have marched on to 5 consecutive victories from as many games. With the side recently winning against the Colorado Buffaloes, the Trojans look invincible this year. The victory against the Buffs was a close one. Though, it seemed like a one-way traffic in the first half. The Buffaloes went hard in the second half to reduce the lead.

With the current NCAA season already gauging interest from several NBA stars. There was one NBA player whose impact was instantly seen on the ground. One of the highly sought-after NFL stars donned the NBA player?s sporting equipment and honored the basketball legend?s legacy. The duo have often shown their love for each other?s game and shared mutual respect. It was another marquee game as two of the most promising sides with probable NFL draft picks for the 2024 season squared off against each other. With one of the players shouting out the NBA player through his chosen footwear.

Caleb Williams wears LeBron James? IV cleats

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Caleb Williams didn?t put a foot wrong in the game against the Buffaloes. Perhaps, it could be due to the footwear effect that the QB wore in the mouth-watering clash! The 2022 Heisman Trophy winner didn?t take long to mark his presence. He saved the best for Deion Sanders? Colorado side as the HC was still recovering from Oregon humbling. Instantly dropping, 6 touchdowns! It could also come down to the LeBron James cleats (IV) that the QB wore in the particular game. Williams took to Instagram and shared a story with the black cleats titled Murda Out.

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While it?s still unsure whether James watched the game live or not. He surely made an impact on what was dubbed as the battle of QBs! It was Williams who came out on top against his opposite number Shedeur Sanders. For the Trojans, who look like a mere shade of their previous seasons. The jersey no.13 is the major difference. Caleb too enjoyed the game as he crossed over 403 yards in one of the best games of his rookie career. The duo also received high praise from the NBA legend.

James chooses two future superstars from the NCAA competition

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One thing is for sure, LBJ keeps a close eye on the NCAA games. The ?King? James is highly impressed by the individual performances of two youngsters this season. One is for sure the Trojans QB Caleb Williams and the other one is Buffs? QB Shedeur Sanders. Despite the closely fought victory, the game saw both the rookie players return with impressive figures.

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Shedeur completed 371 passing yards and accounted for four touchdowns. His opposition number Williams had a terrific game with 403 yards along with 6 TDs! Shortly before the start of the game, Lebron shared an Instagram story. It was a re-shared reel of both the players hugging each other with LBJ writing at the bottom ?FACTS!!!! 2 Future NFL Stars!?

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The NCAA season is shaping up nicely as the eight-ranked Trojans stand undefeated after the first five games. For Buffs, they need to think of a solution to get back to winning ways. After winning three consecutive games, they?ve now lost two in a row and need to come up with some tactical changes!

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