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Photos: USC opens season with thrilling victory over LSU in Las Vegas

USC Trojans defensive end Lorenzo Cowan makes a confetti angel on the field.
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)
By Robert GauthierStaff Photographer 

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 football players make their way through darkness and scattered rays of light onto the field before the game
USC players make their way to the field for pregame warm-ups at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 1.
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LSU Tigers cornerback Ashton Stamps leaps over a lineman in pursuit of USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss.
LSU cornerback Ashton Stamps leaps over a lineman in pursuit of USC quarterback Miller Moss during the second half.
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Wide receiver Kyron Hudson #10 of the USC Trojans.

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.

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)

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LSU Tigers running back Kaleb Jackson is tackled by USC Trojans defensive tackle Nate Clifton.
LSU running back Kaleb Jackson is wrapped up by USC defensive tackle Nate Clifton during the second half.
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LSU Tigers defensive tackle Jay'viar Suggs and USC Trojans offensive lineman Elijah Paige reach for a muffed lateral.
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 Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon is tackled by LSU Tigers safety Sage Ryan.
USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, right, is tackled by LSU safety Sage Ryan in the first half.
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USC defensive end Sam Greene smiles while family celebrates in the stands above him.
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 and the team sit on the field together after a 27-20 win over the LSU Tigers.
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)

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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.

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