Though, in a season defined by injury after injury, it seemed all too fitting for USC. On the same play, adding insult to injury in the third quarter of a 31-26 victory over Arizona State, USC lost both sides of its center-quarterback exchange. On Saturday, as USC’s quarterback sat in the medical tent, attached to an IV, and the center was on the sideline because of a strained calf, the backups took the reins again. The catch didn’t earn a first down, but got USC close enough for a field goal and a two-score lead. Last season, Tuipulotu underwent season-ending back surgery in October.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 11, 2019 04:34 UTC