The No. 23 USC Trojans secured a dramatic 27-20 victory over the No. 13 LSU Tigers in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic, marking their first win as a Big Ten conference member. USC quarterback Miller Moss led a late drive culminating in a 13-yard touchdown run by Woody Marks with just eight seconds remaining. Moss threw for 378 yards and a touchdown in a game marked by intense back-and-forth action, with both teams showcasing their new defensive coordinators. The victory was celebrated with enthusiasm in the USC locker room, with players mocking LSU's signature 'L' hand gesture. LSU's head coach Brian Kelly expressed his frustration post-game, while Moss was emotional after the win in his hometown, highlighting the team's hard-earned success and new identity.