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Tulane shocks USC, wins Cotton Bowl 46-45 with wild comeback

In the program’s biggest bowl game in more than 80 years, Tulane pulled off an incredible comeback.

The Green Wave shocked USC 46-45 by scoring 16 points in the final 4:07 of regulation, flipping a 45-30 deficit into a 46-45 victory for the biggest win in program history.

The Trojans, with Heisman Trophy-winner Caleb Williams at the top of his game, looked in complete control when they tacked on a field goal to extend their lead to 45-30 with 4:30 to play.

But then things got interesting. Very, very interesting.

It took just 23 seconds and two plays for Tulane to respond.