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Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd learns a lesson from the USC QB who got away

A linebacker could only dream of the opportunity that Utah’s Devin Lloyd got last Friday in Los Angeles.

Lloyd broke free on a blitz, with USC quarterback Matt Fink frozen in front of him, seven yards behind the line of scrimmage on a play that started at the Utah 31. Untouched by blockers, Lloyd grabbed Fink around the shoulders.

In that moment, what were the odds of Fink's throwing a touchdown pass? One in 1,000, maybe?

Somehow, it happened. Fink ducked, shrugged and shook off Lloyd, then retreated and moved to his right as other Ute defenders pursued him.