USC vs. UCLA Report Card: Grading the Trojan Defense

The defense took control of USC vs. UCLA, helping the Trojans to a 40-21 win at the Coliseum.

In a performance reminiscent of USC’s win over Utah, the Trojan defense turned big plays from true freshman into the fuel that propelled them to victory.

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Here’s how each defensive unit graded out against the Bruins:

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• Texas
• UCLA
• BYU
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SEE ALSO: Offensive Grades vs. UCLA

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