LOS ANGELES — The USC defense went back to basics during the bye week that followed their road loss to Illinois .

“It was good to get a lot of guys reps in different spots and, really, just take it back to day one,” defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn told reporters. “Like, day one install stuff. Basic technique, fundamentals, tackling, getting off blocks, man coverage, leverage, just small things like that.”

The Trojans had their worst defensive performance of the season against the Illini and gave up season-highs in both passing and rushing yards.

The challenges will only continue this weekend when USC (4-1 overall, 2-1 Big Ten) hosts No. 15 Michigan (4-1, 2-0) at the Coliseum. The Wolverines have the 13th-best rushing offense in the nation at 237.8 yards per game and running back Ju

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