USC's historic victory over LSU at Allegiant Stadium propels Lincoln Riley's Trojans to the top
Trojans' defense shuts down LSU offense, leading to impressive victory
In a thrilling showdown at Allegiant Stadium, the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans emerged victorious, defeating the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers 45-20.
USC's dominant defense
USC's defense played a crucial role in their triumph, intercepting LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels twice and sacking him five times.
The Trojans' defense held LSU to just 254 yards of total offense, forcing them to punt five times.
Lincoln Riley's coaching brilliance
In his first season at the helm of USC, head coach Lincoln Riley has transformed the Trojans into a formidable force.
Riley's innovative offensive schemes and aggressive defensive play-calling have energized the team and propelled them to the top of the Pac-12.
USC's path to the College Football Playoff
With their victory over LSU, the Trojans have strengthened their case for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
USC is now 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play, with their only loss coming against Utah earlier in the season.
The Trojans will have a chance to clinch the Pac-12 Championship and secure a berth in the Playoff with a victory over UCLA in their regular-season finale on November 26.
Additional notes
- USC quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 281 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.
- Wide receiver Jordan Addison led the Trojans with eight receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown.
- The Trojans' victory was their first over LSU since 2003.
- The game was played in front of a sell-out crowd of over 61,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium.
- USC's victory is a major boost for the Pac-12, which has been struggling to keep pace with the other Power Five conferences in recent years.
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