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USC Leads LSU 7-0 After Kyron Hudson's Spectacular Catch and Woody Marks TD

Sep 2, 2024, 12:20 AM

In a highly anticipated college football matchup, the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans took an early lead against Louisiana State University (LSU) with a 7-0 score. The game, held in Las Vegas, saw USC's Woody Marks scoring the first touchdown with a two-yard run. The drive was highlighted by an extraordinary 24-yard one-handed catch by USC's Kyron Hudson, which has been widely praised as a potential 'catch of the year'. Despite LSU's strong defensive efforts, including notable plays by Harold Perkins, they were unable to score in the first quarter. Both teams' defenses showed significant improvement from previous performances, contributing to a scoreless first quarter. USC led 7-0 with 11:00 left in the second quarter.