Caleb Williams

Freshman quarterback Caleb Williams during the Valero Alamo Bowl against No. 14 Oregon at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Dec. 29.

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Former OU quarterback Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears (11-7) lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Rams (13-5) in overtime.

Williams completed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Bears tight end Cole Kmet on 4th & 4 with 18 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. 

However, he threw his third and final interception on 2nd & 8 with 6:39 left in overtime, which helped the Rams drive into range for the game-winning field goal.

Williams finished 23 of 42 on his passes for 257 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions while accumulating a 59.3 rating. Williams picked up 40 rushing yards on five carries on the day as well.

Williams led the Bears to their first divisional round appearance and playoff win since the 2010 season.

This story was edited by Joshua McDaniel.

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