Gustin knew where quarterback Armani Rogers was exposed on the Rebels’ second drive of the game, so he attacked based on recognition. He yanked Rogers to the ground for a six-yard sack in the first quarter of USC’s 42-21 win in the Coliseum. USC will face Stanford next — a 5:30 p.m. matchup in Stanford Stadium on Sept. 8.
Gustin’s first sack since Sept. 16, 2017, came two plays after he recovered a fumble on UNLV’s first possession of the game, setting up the Trojans for a field goal.
A week before, Gustin did not know if he could play Saturday, sidelined for the final weeks of fall camp as he recovered from meniscus surgery.