USC Game Day Notebook: Trojans' Defensive Issues, Kyle Ford and Mason Murphy Step Up

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Wide receiver Anthony Simpson #1 of the Arizona Wildcats is tackled by defensive lineman Tyrone Taleni #31 and defensive back Jaylin Smith #19 of the USC Trojans during the first half of the game at Arizona Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. — Wide receiver Anthony Simpson #1 of the Arizona Wildcats is tackled by defensive lineman Tyrone Taleni #31 and defensive back Jaylin Smith #19 of the USC Trojans (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

USC allowed 543 total yards to Arizona last week. The Trojans gave up 562 yards two weeks prior to Utah. It feels like it's been forever since that very strong defensive performance against Washington State, when the Trojans allowed just 316 total yards and recorded five sacks.

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