Dominant USC defensive lineman Tuli Tuipulotu is sparking the undefeated Trojans' surprisingly strong pass rush that has 24 sacks so far this season.
Grinch deserves credit for how he’s deployed Tuipulotu this season, moving him inside and out when needed. But Saturday was the most convincing proof yet that Tuipulotu has taken his game to another level in USC’s new defense.
He wasn’t the only reserve asked to step into a bigger role. Grinch said he thought Bryson Shaw and Anthony Beavers performed admirably at safety after Calen Bullock was ejected for targeting. On a crucial, third-quarter drive, with USC leading by just a field goal, Caleb Williams faked a handoff, then threw a pass to the sideline intended for receiver Kyron Hudson. But Washington State corner Chau Smith-Wade jumped the route and came down with it.
Each of USC’s three touchdown drives, in fact, would benefit from similarly well-timed penalties. A third-and-4 offsides penalty would keep USC’s opening drive alive, only for Mario Williams to catch a 38-yard score four plays later to take the early lead.
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