The USC Trojans' 2025 football season kicks off in just 49 days, igniting excitement among fans as they begin a countdown series spotlighting iconic players from the past. Today, the focus is on Tuli Tuipulotu, a remarkable talent from 2020 to 2022. He was instrumental in bolstering the Trojans' defensive line, especially in his sophomore year, where he earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors amid a significant transition after his brother, Marlon, left for the NFL.

Tuipulotu's final college season was nothing short of spectacular; his 13.5 sacks topped the nation, alongside 46 tackles and two forced fumbles. This performance earned him Unanimous All-American recognition and several prestigious awards, including the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year. Following his stellar college career, Tuipulotu declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round and quickly began making waves in the professional arena.