The Three Torches
Posts
The Three Torches 10/17: 3 Midseason All-American Football Players

The Three Torches 10/17: 3 Midseason All-American Football Players

Three football players were named to Midseason All-American honors.

October 17, 2025

Good Morning Trojans. If this doesn’t get you hype for tomorrow’s football game, then I don’t know what will. The Trojans are ranked the third top-scoring team in the Power 4. AND. Head coach Lincoln Riley was named to the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Award Watch List.

What else do we have for you in today's edition of The Three Torches? Check it out below!

⚾️ Ranked recruiting class
🏈 3 midseason honors
⚔️ And much, much more!

Join Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee for a unique tailgate activation outside Gate 3 at Notre Dame Stadium on October 18 from 11am-6pm. Featuring a celebrity Rivalry Roast, well-known personalities representing each school will trade playful banter in a fun, comedy showdown ahead of the game. Plus, enjoy free Costa Coffee, Holiday Inn Express cinnamon rolls and limited-edition swag. Come see what victory tastes like with Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Ranked! The baseball team enters its fourth season under head coach Andy Stankiewicz, and coming off its first NCAA Postseason appearance in a decade. The 2026 recruiting class was ranked No. 18 in the nation by Perfect Game. Here’s more about each player in the recruiting class.

BGS Active Sport by Black Girl Sunscreen is made for athletes who go hard. This clear, dry-touch SPF 50 spray protects all skin tones—no white cast, no excuses. Stay ready, stay protected.

🔼 Trio of Honors. The football team had three athletes named 2025 Midseason All-Americans. Makai Lemon earned placement on the Sporting News Midseason All-American First Team, CBS Midseason All-American First Team, The Athletic Midseason All-American First Team and Sports Illustrated Midseason All-American First Team. Bishop Fitzgerald was named to the Sports Illustrated Midseason All-American First Team and The Athletic Midseaon All-American Second Team, while Waymond Jordan was selected to the Sports Illustrated All-American Second Team.

🏈 Learn more about three athletes.

🔼 O-Line. The offensive line was named to the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll. The award recognizes the most outstanding offensive line in college football. Here’s more about the group’s performance.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is Mortiz Wesemann. The swim and dive athlete has been named the Big Ten Conference Men’s Diver of the Week. This marks the second time he has earned the honor. He swept the diving events at the USC Invitational.

Today’s trivia question is brought to you by Smart & Final. With more than 3,000 club-sized items and an assortment of quality, value-priced products, including farm-fresh produce, dairy, deli, meat and seafood, as well as grocery and household essentials. Smart & Final has your every need covered — all without a membership fee!

Honored. Football player Bishop Fitzgerald was named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week

Fitzgerald and ____ were named quarterfinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down for the answer.

USC Trojans Unite to Fight Blood Shortages

Join the USC Trojans in the nationwide We Give Blood drive to combat urgent blood shortages in the U.S. and inspire new donors. Every donation can save up to three lives.

From August 27 to December 5, every blood donation logged helps USC compete for $1 million to support student and community health programs. Plus, donors will receive limited-edition Homefield t-shirts, while supplies last.

Here’s how to join the fight:

Donate blood anywhere in the U.S. Find a location at BigTen.org/Abbott/Donate
Snap a photo at your donation site or of your registration.
Log your donation at www.bigten.org/abbott/usc or text DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT) – be sure to select USC!
Spread the word and rally fellow Trojans to join the cause.

Let’s show the power of the Trojan spirit.
Give blood. Upload your impact. Help save lives.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, October 17

Saturday, October 18

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Southwest Regional Championships
🎾 Men’s Tennis ITA Southwest Regional Championships
⛳️ Women’s Golf Stanford Intercollegiate | Live Stats
🏊 Swim World Aquatics World Cup
👟 Cross Country Highlander Classic
🤽 Men’s Water Polo at UCLA @ 1pm PT | Live Stats | Watch
🏈 Football at Notre Dame @ 4:30pm PT | Live Stats | Watch
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. LMU @ 6pm PT | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, October 19

🗣️ SPREAD THE WORD

Do you know a friend or family member who is a USC fan? Simply forward them this email and they can sign up to receive The Three Torches by clicking the link below to subscribe. The Three Torches is sent every day and is completely free!

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Eric Gentry!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!