The Three Torches 8/15: 4 Polynesian Football Honors

Four football players were named to the 2025 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List.

August 15, 2025

Good morning, Trojan Family. Join us at the women’s soccer game this weekend!

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

🏈 Polynesian award
🏟️ Rawlinson Stadium
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Watch Them. Four football players were named to the 2025 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List. Wide receiver Makai Lemon, quarterback Jayden Maiava and offensive linemen Alani Noa and Justin Tauanuu were selected. The award honors the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry who exemplifies exceptional ability and integrity both on and off the field.

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Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is volleyball head coach Jeff Nygaard. Nygaard was named to the AVCA Board of Directors. He is the NCAA Division I-II Men’s Representative. Nygaard will serve on the board through Dec. 31, 2027.

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Top Freshmen.

Which USC freshman football player was named to the PFF College Top 10 Freshmen to Know list?

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

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Sunday, August 17

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. California Baptist @ 5pm | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Jahkeem “Thanos” Stewart!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!