Photos: USC opens season with thrilling victory over LSU in Las Vegas
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USC defensive end Lorenzo Cowan makes a confetti angel on the field after the Trojans' 27-20 win over LSU at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sept. 1. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
In Lincoln Riley’s third year as coach, the Trojans have a defense. New starting quarterback Miller Moss passed for 378 yards and transfer running back Woody Marks scored a pair of touchdowns during the Trojans’ season-opening 27-20 victory over No. 13 Louisiana State on Sept. 1.
Here's a look at some of the most biggest moments from the game:
USC players make their way to the field for pregame warm-ups at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 1. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
LSU cornerback Ashton Stamps leaps over a lineman in pursuit of USC quarterback Miller Moss during the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Wide receiver Kyron Hudson of the USC Trojans makes a one-handed catch for a 24 yard completion to complete a first down past safety Major Burns of the LSU Tigers and linebacker West Weeks of the LSU Tigers. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times
USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane hauls in a touchdown pass over LSU Tigers cornerback Ashton Stamps to pull ahead late in the second half. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times
LSU running back Kaleb Jackson is wrapped up by USC defensive tackle Nate Clifton during the second half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
LSU defensive tackle Jay'viar Suggs, left, and USC offensive lineman Elijah Paige reach for a loose ball on a botched lateral during the second half. Paige recovered the fumble. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, right, is tackled by LSU safety Sage Ryan in the first half. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC defensive end Sam Greene celebrates with his family after the Trojans' 27-20 win over LSU at Allegiant Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
USC coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with players and coaches after the Trojans' season-opening win over LSU at Allegiant Stadium. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
