It was the start of latest eras for each USC and LSU, however solely certainly one of them bought off to a great begin.
Miller Moss, solely changing No. 1 total decide Caleb Williams, had ice in his veins, driving down the sector late to assist the Twenty third-ranked Trojans get a 27-20 victory over No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas on Sunday night time.
With the sport tied at 20 with 1:47 left and a timeout, it was all USC wanted. Moss accomplished his first 5 passes on the drive, and with 18 seconds left, Kyron Hudson made his second one-handed catch of the night time to place the Trojans in subject objective vary.Â
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Southern California Trojans operating again Woody Marks (4) celebrates after scoring a landing towards the LSU Tigers through the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities)
After the reception, LSU’s Jardin Gilbert was known as for focusing on, placing the Trojans on the LSU 13. Woody Marks then ran it in for his second rating of the night time, giving USC a 27-20 lead over LSU with eight seconds left. Garrett Nussmeier’s first go for a miracle drive was picked off, all however giving USC the victory.
The aforementioned Hudson had what may already be the catch of the 12 months earlier within the recreation again within the second quarter, and the Trojans discovered the tip zone two performs later with a Marks rating to go up, 7-0.
Southern California Trojans operating again Woody Marks (4) celebrates after scoring a landing towards the LSU Tigers through the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities)
Nevertheless, LSU scored on a Kyren Lacy landing on the following drive. After the rating, although, he appeared to faux to shoot a gun, leading to a 15-yard penalty on the kickoff. USC took benefit, however in the end needed to accept a subject objective. LSU matched it, and USC missed a subject objective simply earlier than the half ended to move into the locker room tied at 10.
Each groups exchanged punts to start the second half, however USC discovered the center of the uprights halfway by the third. LSU, although, responded with a seven-play, 73-yard landing drive that led to Nussmeier’s second landing, this time to Aaron Anderson.
Halfway by the fourth, USC discovered themselves at LSU’s 36-yard line and opted to go for it on 4th and 9, however Moss’ go 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 formidable, over-the-shoulder, landing seize to place USC up, 20-17, with 5:44 to go. LSU, although, kicked a game-tying subject objective 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.Â
Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws a go towards the LSU Tigers through 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, who went proper after Williams within the NFL Draft, Nussmeier impressed by going 29-for-38 for 304 yards by 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. It is going to be fascinating to see the place LSU winds up, although, as they host Nicholls subsequent weekend.
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