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USC's biggest problem on defense is a pass rush that can't get home

USC football has encountered significant defensive hurdles over the last few weeks, with a severe lack of quarterback pressure emerging as the primary weakness for the unit. Through the first five matchups of the year, the starting defensive line has managed just a combined 1.5 sacks, leaving opposing passers with entirely too much time to operate.

This glaring vulnerability has allowed offenses like Rutgers, the Ducks, and a standout performance by backup quarterback Dylan Raiola—who accumulated 289 passing yards and two touchdowns without taking a single sack—to heavily exploit the secondary. While the Trojans briefly experimented with heavy blitzing and defensive back sacks during a season-opening victory against Fresno State, Gary Patterson and the coaching staff must quickly rediscover that aggressive formula to prevent further defensive collapses.

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