No. 23 USC scores a touchdown in the last seconds to defeat No. 13 LSU

No. 23 USC scored an important touchdown with only eight seconds remaining to bring home a victory of 27-20 against No. thirteen LSU last Sunday at Las Vegas.

By Ryan Morik

Sep 01, 2024 11:28 PM

It was the start of a new era in the two schools, USC as well as LSU however neither of them got off to a perfect beginning.

Miller Moss, only replacing Miller Moss, who is only replacing. 1 overall selection Caleb Williams, had ice in his veins while driving down the field at the end of the game to aid players from the 22nd-ranked Trojansget an impressive 27-20 win against No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas on Sunday night.

With the score locked at 20 minutes with 1:47 remaining and the clock running out that was the only thing USC required. Moss completed five of his initial passes on the drive. Then, with only 18 seconds remaining, Kyron Hudson made his second catch with a single hand of the game to put the Trojans in the field goal zone.

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Southern California Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) celebrates after scoring an touchdown in the game against the LSU Tigers during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)

Following the celebration After the reception, the LSU’s Jardin Gilbert was penalized for targeting, placing the Trojans on 13 at the LSU 13. Woody Marks then ran it to score his second goal that night and gave USC a lead of 27-20 over LSU with 8 seconds remaining. Garrett Nussmeier’s opening attempt to the miracle drive was turned off, and he was able to give USC the win.

The mentioned Hudson was a player who could be the best catch of the year earlier during the game, in the second half, and the Trojans reached the goal line after two plays with the Marks score to make it 7-0.

Southern California Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) celebrates after scoring an score against the LSU Tigers during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)

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Then, LSU scored on a Kyren Lacy touchdown during the next drive. Following the touchdown, however he was seen pretending that he was shooting with a firearm leading to an unintentional 15-yard penalty at the kickoff. USC was able to capitalize however they ended up with an attempt at a field goal. LSU also scored but USC failed to score the field goal right before halftime and entered the locker room with a 10-10 tie.

Both teams swapped punts to start the second period and USC was able to find an upright in the center about midway through the third. LSU was able to respond with a seven-play 70-yard touchdown drive, which ended with a second Nussmeier touchdown, this time, to Aaron Anderson.

At the midpoint of the fourth, USC found themselves at the 36-yard line at LSU and decided to take advantage of the 4th-and-9, however, Moss passed was deemed to be ineffective. After forcing a three-and-out and a three-and-out, the Trojans required just three plays to secure the lead. Moss caught Ja’Kobi Lane for a stunning, over-the-shoulder touchdown catch that make USC in front 20-17 just 5:44 left. LSU however, scored an important field goal to tie the game on their next play. However, it wasn’t enough.

Moss was successful on 27 of 36 passes to record a career-high 378 yards. Marks was able to run for just 68 yards on 16 carries, with two of which were touchdowns.

Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws an offensive pass to the LSU Tigers during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)

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In the role of replacing the current Heisman award Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels was directly after Williams during the NFL Draft, Nussmeier impressed by scoring 29-for-38 and 300 yards from the air.. Lacy was the top receiver with seven catches and 94 yards.

USC will likely to move up quite a bit in the rankings. They are scheduled to return on Saturday to play Utah State. It will be fascinating to see where LSU is, however when they play Nicholls this weekend.

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