The USC Trojan defense is getting banged up, particularly at linebacker, where starters Chris Galippo and Dion Bailey were on the sidelines Thursday. In their place were Lamar Dawson and Trey Madden, who played very well.
As usual, the Trojans have a bevy of quick, active, athletic linebackers waiting to step in. The Trojans have had 19 players on the sideline at one time of another this fall, the result of Lane Kiffin and his staff deciding to get more physical at practice.