For nearly three and a half quarters, both USC and UCLA went without a sack.

Then redshirt junior defensive lineman Devin Aupiu broke through, sacking quarterback Jordan Maiava and forcing a fumble, though it was recovered by the Trojans.

However, Maiava was unable to take advantage of this save, as the next pass was deflected by redshirt senior defensive back K.J. Wallace, forcing a USC punt.