Kennedy Urlacher provides defensive impact for USC against Fresno State

Nickel corner Kennedy Urlacher recorded three total tackles and two sacks during the USC Trojans' game against Fresno State. Urlacher earned praise for his physical play, including a notable hit on the Fresno State quarterback that contributed to a safety. This performance marked a significant shift in defensive performance for the Trojans' secondary, which struggled in the previous week of play. Gary Patterson utilized Urlacher as a central piece of the defensive scheme throughout the contest. With this outing, Urlacher establishes himself as a primary contributor in the secondary rotation for the remainder of the season.

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