Notre Dame defensive lineman Rylie Mills got a little crazy during Saturday’s win over USC.
Mills was caught throwing a punch directly at the face mask of USC left guard Emmanuel Pregnon during the Fighting Irish’s 49-35 win over the Trojans at the Coliseum in Los Angeles, Calif.
Pregnon was grabbing Mills’ leg on a play at the goal line. Upset over having his leg yanked, Mills punched Pregnon.
Want to see a guy throw a punch and get away with it?
I thought Notre Dame didn't believe in stuff like this. pic.twitter.com/U0J6aSy8Vf— Chris Dimino (@chrisdimino) November 30, 2024
Notre Dame’s Rylie Mills punches #USC LG Emmanuel Pregnon as he’s on the ground here tugging on Mills’ leg on Jayden Maiava’s TD keeper.
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— Ryan Young (@RyanYoungRivals) November 30, 2024
You always have to question the wisdom of punching someone who is wearing a helmet. Mills was obviously reacting in the moment and didn’t think things through.
Mills was lucky to avoid a penalty for his move. His Fighting Irish came out well ahead though with a 49-35 win over USC to finish the regular season 11-1.
