USC Trojans defensive end Lorenzo Cowan (37) makes a confetti angel on the field after a 27-20 win over the LSU Tigers in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium.
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 LSU.
Trojans make their way onto the field for warm-ups before the game against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 1 in Las Vegas.
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LSU Tigers cornerback Ashton Stamps (1) leaps over a lineman in pursuit of USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) during second-half action in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium.
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LOS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 01: Wide receiver Kyron Hudson #10 of the USC Trojans makes a one-handed catch for a 24 yard completion to complete a first down past safety Major Burns #8 of the LSU Tigers and linebacker West Weeks #33 of the LSU Tigers during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024 in Los Vegas, Nevada. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday, September 1, 2024 - USC Trojans wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (8) hauls in a touchdown pass over LSU Tigers cornerback Ashton Stamps (1) to pull ahead late in the second half at the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)
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LSU Tigers running back Kaleb Jackson (28) is tackled by USC Trojans defensive tackle Nate Clifton (99) during second-half action in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium.
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LSU Tigers defensive tackle Jay’viar Suggs (31) and USC Trojans offensive lineman Elijah Paige (72) reach for a muffed lateral during second-half action in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium. Paige recovered the fumble.
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USC Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) is tackled by LSU Tigers safety Sage Ryan (3) in the first half of the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium.
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USC Trojans defensive end Sam Greene (44) celebrates with family in the stands after a 27-20 win over the LSU Tigers in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium.
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USC coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with the team after a 27-20 win over the LSU Tigers.
Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He was the photographer for a project detailing the failings of an L.A. public hospital that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.
