No. 23 USC scores landing in remaining seconds to take down No. 13 LSU

It was the start of recent eras for each USC and LSU, however solely one among them acquired off to a super begin.

Miller Moss, solely changing No. 1 general choose Caleb Williams, had ice in his veins, driving down the sphere late to assist the Twenty third-ranked Trojans get a 27-20 victory over No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas on Sunday evening.

With the sport tied at 20 with 1:47 left and a timeout, it was all USC wanted. Miller Moss accomplished his first 5 passes on the drive, and with 18 seconds left, Kyron Hudson made his second one-handed catch of the evening to place the Trojans in area aim vary. 

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After the reception, LSU’s Jardin Gilbert was referred to as for concentrating on, placing the Trojans on the LSU 13. Woody Marks then ran it in for his second rating of the evening, giving USC a 27-20 lead over LSU with eight seconds left. Garrett Nussmeier’s first cross for a miracle drive was picked off, all however ending it.

The aforementioned Hudson put up what would possibly already be the catch of the yr earlier within the sport again within the second quarter, and the Trojans discovered the tip zone two performs later with a Marks rating.

Southern California Trojans working again Woody Marks (4) celebrates after scoring a landing towards the LSU Tigers in the course of the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium.  (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities)

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Nonetheless, LSU scored on a Kyren Lacy landing on the following drive. After the rating, although, he appeared to fake to shoot a gun, leading to a 15-yard penalty on the kickoff. USC took benefit, however in the end needed to accept a area aim. LSU matched it, and USC missed a area aim simply earlier than the half ended to move into the locker room tied at 10.

Each groups exchanged punts to start the second. USC discovered the center of the uprights halfway via the third, however LSU responded with a seven-play, 73-yard landing drive that resulted in Nussmeier’s second landing, this time to Aaron Anderson.

Halfway via the fourth, USC discovered themselves at LSU’s 36-yard line and opted to go for it on 4th and 9, however Miller Moss’ cross fell incomplete. However after forcing a three-and-out, the Trojans wanted simply three performs to take the lead, as Moss discovered Ja’Kobi Lane for a powerful, over-the-shoulder, landing seize to place USC up three with 5:44 to go. LSU, although, kicked a game-tying area aim on their subsequent drive. However, it clearly was not sufficient.

Moss accomplished 27 of his 36 passes for a career-high 378 yards, whereas Marks ran for 68 yards on his 16 carries, two of which resulted in touchdowns. 

Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws a cross towards the LSU Tigers in the course of the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities)

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In changing reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, Nussmeier impressed by going 29-for-38 for 304 yards via the air – Lacy led all receivers with seven receptions for 94 yards.

USC figures to climb up an honest quantity within the rankings, and they’ll head residence on Saturday to host Utah State. Will probably be fascinating to see the place LSU winds up, although, as they host Nicholls subsequent weekend.

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