The USC defense started Saturday’s game against Washington State short-handed, with captain linebacker Shane Lee on the sidelines in a cast. Further strain was put on the Trojans when standou…
Running back Travis Dye #26 of the USC Trojans leaps over defensive back Jordan Lee #13 of the Washington State Cougars for a first down in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Defensive back Mekhi Blackmon #6 of the USC Trojans reacts after a tackled against running back Jaylen Jenkins #29 of the Washington State Cougars for a loss of yards in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Quarterback Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans warms up prior to a NCAA football game against the Washington State Cougars at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Wide receiver Kyle Ford #81 of the USC Trojans goes up for a pass against defensive back Derrick Langford Jr. #5 of the Washington State Cougars in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Football fans look on in the first half of a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the Washington State Cougars at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Quarterback Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans scrambles against the Washington State Cougars in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Mario Williams #4 of USC Trojans catches a pass for a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Running back Nakia Watson #25 of the Washington State Cougars catchers pass for a touchdown against the USC Trojans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Quarterback Caleb Williams #13 of the USC Trojans scrambles against the Washington State Cougars in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Mario Williams #4 of USC Trojans reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Defensive lineman Brandon Pili #91 of the USC Trojans sacks quarterback Cameron Ward #1 of the Washington State Cougars in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Running back Travis Dye #26 of the USC Trojans runs for first down against the Washington State Cougars in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The defensive lineman’s three-sack performance, as well as gutsy play by the defense as a whole, helped carry USC to a 30-14 win over the Cougars as the Trojans improved to 6-0 for the first time since 2006.The USC defense didn’t get the job done with turnovers, which has been the Trojans’ signature this season. Rather, the unit did its best work behind the line of scrimmage with six sacks and nine tackles for loss, 4.5 of which belonged to Tuipulotu.
This was evident on his third-and-three sack in the final minute of the second quarter, when he blew past the left tackle and got to Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward before he knew what hit him. USC utilized quick passes and short routes to combat Washington State’s notorious pass rush. All six first-quarter pass attempts went to Jordan Addison and Mario Williams, the fastest receivers on the roster.
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