USC quarterback and game MVP Cody Kessler salutes the Trojan band and fans while the band plays their victory song "Conquest" after defeating Fresno State 45-20 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

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USC quarterback and game MVP Cody Kessler salutes the Trojan band and fans while the band plays their victory song "Conquest" after defeating Fresno State 45-20 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 at Sam Boyd Stadium.