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Kennedy Urlacher provides defensive impact for USC against Fresno State

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Kennedy Urlacher provides defensive impact for USC against Fresno State
Summary

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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  • •Kennedy Urlacher finished the game with three total tackles and two sacks.
  • •Urlacher forced a safety by pushing the Fresno State quarterback out of bounds.
  • •The defensive performance marked a rebound for the USC secondary.
  • •Urlacher appears positioned for an expanded role in the defense led by Gary Patterson.
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  • 1:14 PMYahoo Sports — USC defense receives big boost from Kennedy Urlacher vs Fresno State
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Kennedy Urlacher showed just how important he is to the USC defense against Fresno State, instantly adding to the ferocity of the Trojans

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