Fans blast Alex Grinch, USC's defense after disappointing 1st half vs. San Jose State

USC’s defense has allowed nearly 200 yards of total offense and 14 points to San Jose State in its season debut.

Yes, it certainly seems that USC is back to its old ways after its defense was the likely reason Caleb Williams and Co. did make the CFP 4-team field last season. Defensive coordinator Alex Grinch and co. took a lot of heat on Twitter for the Trojans’ rough first half performance.

And Williams is carrying the Trojans so far. USC’s offense has been able to move the ball at will, allowing the Trojans to enter the half up 21-14.

Check out some of the best reactions to USC’s rough start below:

USC’s Defense picks up from where they left off last year. On 3rd and 22, they give up a huge 28 yard scramble for a San Jose State first down. pic.twitter.com/hTqJ8xjbcx

— Sickos Committee (@SickosCommittee) August 27, 2023

It would appear USC’s defense remains the reason they can’t be taken seriously

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) August 27, 2023

This just in…

Alex Grinch and USC’s defense is still pic.twitter.com/oHH0qNpZko

— Brad Powers (@BradPowers7) August 27, 2023

USC’s defense… pic.twitter.com/3Tms7LKdIG

— Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) August 27, 2023

USC defense already in mid-season form https://t.co/cU6mA106V6

— Hunter M-B (@HMB2481) August 27, 2023

This half has not exactly been a ringing endorsement of Alex Grinch only needing more talent on his defense to fix this thing.

— Mike Piellucci (@mikelikessports) August 27, 2023

Alex Grinch has to have dirt on Lincoln Riley

— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) August 27, 2023

San Jose State just scored an actual video game TD, right down to the “ten seconds? We have three plays” time management

— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) August 27, 2023

Alex Grinch is my biggest mystery in college football. He may single-handedly tank Lincoln Riley’s career.

How does he still have a job.

— Brandon Walker (@BFW) August 27, 2023