Despite giving up an early lead and a lot of yards to UCLA, the USC defense made big plays in the second half to secure the victory.
USC coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with defensive end Korey Foreman after USC defeated UCLA 48-45 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson fumbles after being tackled by USC’s Tyrone Taleni in the second half at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, November 19, 2022. USC won 48-45. “We talk about it all the time. We can’t just have a first-row seat to Caleb Wiliams and Lincoln Riley’s offense,” defensive coordinator Alex Grinch said. “Our expectations are higher than what we’ve done. … I’m just really proud of the fight. It’s fun to be on the sideline with them. They fight, they scratch, they claw.”
But the story for the USC defense when it has been clicking this season has been turnovers, and that again was the case in this game. The next drive, defensive tackle Tyrone Taleni strip-sacked Thompson-Robinson and defensive back Latrell McCutchin recovered the ball at the UCLA 9. The Trojans needed two plays before Austin Jones powered into the end zone and made it a 10-point game.The Trojans and Bruins traded blows, each scoring touchdowns on three straight drives. UCLA finally broke the streak by forcing USC into a punt with 2:27 to play. The Bruins had the chance to tie the game with a field goal.
“Really cool for him. Just never know when it’s going to be your moment,” Riley said. “He’s worked hard behind the scenes.”
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