What's Next for the USC Trojans: Defensive Line

ErikTMcKinney

Cameron Rising #7 of the Utah Utes rushes the ball away from Tyrone Taleni #31of the USC Trojans during the first half of their game October 15, 2022 Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images) — Cameron Rising #7 of the Utah Utes rushes the ball away from Tyrone Taleni #31of the USC Trojans (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

No position group for the USC Trojans has a bigger hole to fill going into 2023 than the defensive line. Tuli Tuipulotu accounted for 34% of USC's sacks and 28% of USC's tackles for loss last season and the Trojans have to find a way to replace that productivity. Few units nationally will generate more attention than the USC defense this offseason. The Trojans won't be fully back on the national scene until that side of the ball gets buttoned up and it starts up front with the big guys.

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