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No. 23 USC upsets No. 13 LSU, 27-20, in Vegas Kickoff Classic – NBC Los Angeles
The No. 23 USC Trojans spoiled the part in Sin City on Sunday night, upsetting the No. 13 LSU Tigers 27-20 in front of a sellout crowd at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Trojans’ running back Woody Marks persevered into the end zone with eight seconds left to give USC the shocking victory over the heavily favorite LSU Tigers.
The back-and-forth battle was an instant classic as both teams took turns tying the score and taking the lead at various points in the contest.
LSU kicker Daniel Ramos tied the game at 20-20 with 1:47 left, but USC, led by junior quarterback Miller Moss, marched down the field and punched the Tigers in the mouth with the game-winning score.
New LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was intercepted by Mason Cobb on the first play of the ensuing drive, sealing the victory for USC.
It was the debut of USC’s new defense, now run by defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn. Last year, USC’s defense allowed nearly 35 points per game to their opponents, but in their opener against a top-ranked team, they held the Tigers to just 20 points.
It also marked the opening of the Miller Moss era for USC. Moss, a three-year backup quarterback behind Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, threw for a bowl game record six touchdowns last December against Louisville in the Holiday Bowl.
Moss threw for 378 yards and a touchdown in the victory.
LSU had a new man behind center as well. Junior Garrett Nussmeier made his Tigers’ debut as the full-time starting quarterback after backing up 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels last season.
Nussmeier threw for 304 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the loss.
Both offenses had no problems moving the ball throughout the game.
LSU marched down the field on their opening drive but were stopped by the Trojans’ defense on a 4th and goal from the three-yard line.
USC opened the scoring on their second possession when senior running back Woody Marks ran up the middle for a two-yard touchdown run.
The drive was highlighted by a sensational one-handed grab by Kyron Hudson that will certainly be on SportsCenter later.
LSU answered on their ensuing drive. Nussmeier capped off a nine-play, 75-yard drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Kyren Lacy that evened the score.
The Tigers took their first lead of the game with 3:31 remaining in the third quarter. Nussmeier threw his second touchdown of the game on a wide receiver screen to sophomore Aaron Anderson that put LSU ahead 17-13.
Not to be outdone, the USC defense stopped the Tigers on consecutive drives, setting up Moss’s first touchdown pass of the season, on a 28-yard dime to Ja’Kobi Lane to give the Trojans the lead at 20-17.
The victory marks the eighth consecutive win for USC in their season opener, but their 27 points are the fewest they’ve scored since they managed just six points in a blowout loss to Alabama at AT&T Stadium in 2016.
In his third year as head coach of USC, Lincoln Riley is a perfect 3-0 in season openers.
His counterpart, LSU head coach Brian Kelly, also in his third year at Baton Rouge, has lost all three of his season openers and it’s the fifth consecutive loss for the Tigers in their season opener overall.
The sellout crowd of 65,000 was a 50-50 mixture of Tigers and Trojans fans. The game, affectionately called “The Beach vs. The Bayou,” was loud and boisterous for both teams throughout the contest.
USC will return home to the LA Memorial Coliseum next Saturday where they will host Utah State in their home opener.
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Shohei Ohtani hits NL-leading 4th homer in Dodgers 3-1 loss to Guardians – NBC Los Angeles
Matthew Boyd outdueled Landon Knack over five scoreless innings, Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer in the sixth and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.
The NL West-leading Dodgers managed just two baserunners through five innings. Mookie Betts doubled in the first when Boyd hit Teoscar Hernández in the left foot.
Shohei Ohtani went deep in bottom of the sixth for his 45th home run and 100th RBI of the season that left the Dodgers trailing 2-1.
The Dodgers loaded the bases with one out in the eighth. Ohtani singled, Betts doubled and Freddie Freeman was intentionally walked by reliever Hunter Gaddis. Chris Taylor, who had replaced Hernández, grounded into a double play to end the threat.
Boyd (2-1) allowed one run and three hits in six innings. The left-hander struck out six and walked none.
Emmanuel Clase retired the side in the ninth to earn his 42nd save.
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Bryan Rocchio singled leading off the sixth and one out later Giménez sent Knack’s first pitch into right for a 2-0 lead.
Rocchio added a solo shot off Anthony Banda that landed in the Dodgers’ bullpen for a 3-1 lead in the eighth on a night when the game-time temperature was 86 degrees (30 Celsius). It soared to over 100 (37 Celsius) earlier in the day and as a result the Dodgers are skipping batting practice this weekend because of the unusual triple-digit temperatures..
Knack (2-3) didn’t allow a hit until José Ramírez singled in the fifth. It was just the second baserunner for the AL Central-leading Guardians after Kyle Manzardo walked in the second.
Knack was recalled before the game to make his ninth start of the season for the Dodgers. The right-hander gave up two runs and three hits in six innings. He struck out a career-high eight and walked one.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: RHP Alex Cobb was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday after developing a blister on his right middle finger.
Dodgers: RHP Gavin Stone (right shoulder inflammation) went on the IL after being the only pitcher to remain healthy most of the season. … LF Hernández has a left foot contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning.
UP NEXT
RHP Gavin Williams (3-7, 4.55 ERA) moves up a day to start Saturday in place of Cobb. LHP Justin Wrobleski (1-1, 6.88) comes up from the minors for the third time for the Dodgers, who weren’t sure if he will open or start.
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Shohei Ohtani hits NL-leading 4th homer in Dodgers 3-1 loss to Guardians – NBC Los Angeles
Matthew Boyd outdueled Landon Knack over five scoreless innings, Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer in the sixth and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night in a matchup of division leaders.
The NL West-leading Dodgers managed just two baserunners through five innings. Mookie Betts doubled in the first when Boyd hit Teoscar Hernández in the left foot.
Shohei Ohtani went deep in bottom of the sixth for his 45th home run and 100th RBI of the season that left the Dodgers trailing 2-1.
The Dodgers loaded the bases with one out in the eighth. Ohtani singled, Betts doubled and Freddie Freeman was intentionally walked by reliever Hunter Gaddis. Chris Taylor, who had replaced Hernández, grounded into a double play to end the threat.
Boyd (2-1) allowed one run and three hits in six innings. The left-hander struck out six and walked none.
Emmanuel Clase retired the side in the ninth to earn his 42nd save.
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Bryan Rocchio singled leading off the sixth and one out later Giménez sent Knack’s first pitch into right for a 2-0 lead.
Rocchio added a solo shot off Anthony Banda that landed in the Dodgers’ bullpen for a 3-1 lead in the eighth on a night when the game-time temperature was 86 degrees (30 Celsius). It soared to over 100 (37 Celsius) earlier in the day and as a result the Dodgers are skipping batting practice this weekend because of the unusual triple-digit temperatures..
Knack (2-3) didn’t allow a hit until José Ramírez singled in the fifth. It was just the second baserunner for the AL Central-leading Guardians after Kyle Manzardo walked in the second.
Knack was recalled before the game to make his ninth start of the season for the Dodgers. The right-hander gave up two runs and three hits in six innings. He struck out a career-high eight and walked one.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: RHP Alex Cobb was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday after developing a blister on his right middle finger.
Dodgers: RHP Gavin Stone (right shoulder inflammation) went on the IL after being the only pitcher to remain healthy most of the season. … LF Hernández has a left foot contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning.
UP NEXT
RHP Gavin Williams (3-7, 4.55 ERA) moves up a day to start Saturday in place of Cobb. LHP Justin Wrobleski (1-1, 6.88) comes up from the minors for the third time for the Dodgers, who weren’t sure if he will open or start.
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Los Angeles is getting a new area code – NBC Los Angeles
New phone service customers within the 213 and 323 area code region of Los Angeles may be assigned to the new 738 area code, Spectrum announced Friday.
The affected neighborhoods include downtown Los Angeles, Alhambra, Bell, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, Commerce, Cudahy, Glendale, Hawthorne, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Lynwood, Maywood, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Rosemead, South Gate, South Pasadena, Vernon, West Hollywood, and unincorporated portions of Los Angeles County, according to the company.
“The new 738 area code will serve the same geographic area currently served by the 213 and 323 area codes,” Spectrum said on its website.
Those with the new area code will still have to dial 1 and 10 digits when making all local calls, including the 738 numbers.
Those with the existing phone services in the 213 and 323 areas will not be affected as the price of a call, coverage area and other rates and services will remain the same, according to Spectrum.
Those with questions regarding the information can call Spectrum at (855) 707 – 7328 and visit the California Public Utilities Commission’s website for more information.
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