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Zion Tupuola-Fetui made one of the biggest plays for No. 5 Washington with a heavy heart

Edge rusher lost his father 7 days before USC game

By TIM BOOTH, AP Sports Writer
Published: November 7, 2023, 5:56pm
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Washington defensive end Zion Tupuola-Fetui, right, forces a fumble by Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Washington defensive end Zion Tupuola-Fetui, right, forces a fumble by Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) Photo Gallery

SEATTLE — At some point the messages that have flooded Zion Tupuola-Fetui’s inbox and social media accounts will slow down.

They have been filled with love, less about what he accomplished as a player for No. 5 Washington last weekend and more about providing support for a son who lost his father.

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