USC defense snap counts, PFF grades and rankings through three-quarters of the season

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USC defensive back Jaylin Smith prepares to make a tackle against LSU's Zavion Thomas (acscottphotography/WeAreSC)

We're taking a look at snap counts and PFF grades, plus what they mean for the USC Trojans on defense at the three-quarter point of the season.

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