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The best sights and sounds from USC’s celebration after winning the 2017 Rose Bowl

What a special scene.

USC beat Penn State, 52-49, in the Rose Bowl, the game itself turning out to be one of the most thrilling finishes we’ve seen all season. USC’s Leon McQuay picked off a long pass from Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley, and was able to return it to the PSU 33 with less than 30 seconds left.

USC then lined up for a miraculous game-winning 46-yard field goal. Placekicker Matt Boermeester nailed it, sealing the unbelievable Trojan victory. Here’s what that looked like from the field:

Below, we compiled some of the best sights and sound of the scene from Pasadena after the thrilling USC victory.

Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual - USC v Penn State
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Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual - USC v Penn State
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images

The winning locker room from Pasadena was a really special scene.

NCAA FOOTBALL: JAN 02 Rose Bowl - USC v Penn State
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NCAA FOOTBALL: JAN 02 Rose Bowl - USC v Penn State
Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
NCAA FOOTBALL: JAN 02 Rose Bowl - USC v Penn State
Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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