Ranking USC Trojans Best Games: Texas A&M or LSU Win?

The USC Trojans finished their season with a 7-6 record and a Las Vegal Bowl win. The Trojans played in many exciting games over the season, but what were some of the best games they won? USC bookended the year with wins over the LSU Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies.

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Helmets at the line fo scrimmage as DUPLICATE***Southern California Trojans long snapper Hank Pepper (31) snaps the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The USC Trojans saw their season conclude with a 35-31 win in the Las Vegas Bowl to cap off their year with a 7-6 record. The Trojans played in a handful of memorable games this season.

Take a look at a few games that stood out among the rest.

1. Las Vegas Bowl 35-31 win vs. Texas A&M

Dec 27, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) catches the ball against Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Jaydon Hill (8) in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

It was an emphatic win for the Trojans to close out the season. Despite coming into the game as 3.5-point underdogs, USC managed to battle back and put together a second half comeback that saw them go on a 21-0 run to take the lead and eventually win the game 35-31. It wasn't the prettiest performance from USC quarterback Jayden Maiava. He threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns, but also tacked on three interceptions in the loss.

One of the most interesting storylines from the game was the re-emergence of wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane. He reeled in seven catchs for 127 yards and three touchdowns. It was a fun and exciting way for the Trojans to cap off their season and leaves them 2-0 vs. the SEC during the 2024 season.

2. Season opening 27-20 win vs. LSU

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) breaks the tackle of LSU Tigers safety Dashawn Spears (10) to score a touchdown in the final seconds of the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Flipping the script, the Trojans' season opening win vs. LSU gave USC so much hope heading into the year. The Trojans needed another second half comeback to win this game, but it set the groundwork for drama-filled forth quarters by USC.

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The Trojans saw one of the best performances of the season from quarterback Miller Moss. He threw for 378 yards and one touchdown in the win. It was arguably his best game as a Trojan. It was a glimpse of what was to come from USC running back Woody Marks ran for 68 yards and two touchdowns. USC's defense held LSU to their lowest total of the season. The season for the Trojans started and ended in Las Vegas in 2024.

3. Victory Bell 19-13 win vs. UCLA

Nov 23, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) is tackled by UCLA Bruins linebacker Jalen Woods (17) during the second quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The Trojans retook the Victory Bell after last year's defeat to UCLA. Once again, USC had to use a fourth quarter comeback to win the game, a common theme throughout the season.

The Trojans did not score a touchdown until the tail end of the game in what was a defensive slugfest. It was Maiava's second start of the season and he performed admirably in the win. He threw for 221 yards and a touchdown, which came late in the fourth quarter to Lane to give the Trojans the win and the Victory Bell trophy.

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