Good Morning Trojans. The football team is ranked No. 20 in this week’s AP Top 25 poll!

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

🏀 Men beat Cal Poly
🏈 Post-win interviews
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Home Opener. The men’s basketball team won its home opener against Cal Poly 94-64. Five players reached double figures, and three of them had at least 21 points. Jacob Cofie led the game with a career-high 23 points and 10 rebounds. Rodney Rice and Ezra Ausar each had 21 points. The Trojans shot 46% from the field and 34.6% from behind the arc.

🏀 See the game stats.

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🔼 Listen Up. The football team beat Nebraska 21-17 on Saturday. Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava and Devan Thompkins spoke to the media following the victory.

🎙️ Also listen to King Miller’s postgame interview.

🧊 STASH THE COOLER

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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:

1. Donate blood anywhere in the U.S. Find a location at BigTen.org/Abbott/Donate

2. Snap a photo at your donation site or of your registration.

3. Log your donation at www.bigten.org/abbott/usc or text DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT) – be sure to select USC!

4. 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

Tuesday, November 4

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. New Mexico State @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Tickets

Thursday, November 6

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🎾 Men’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🏐 Volleyball vs. Northwestern @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Friday, November 7

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🎾 Men’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🏐 Beach Volleyball AVCA Paris Tournament
🏊 Swim at Arizona @ 1pm PT
🏈 Football vs. Northwestern @ 6pm PT | Live Stats | Tickets

Saturday, November 8

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🎾 Men’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🏐 Beach Volleyball AVCA Paris Tournament
🏊 Swim at #3 Arizona State @ 11am PT
🤽 Men’s Water Polo vs. UC Santa Barbara @ 1pm PT | Live Stats | Watch

Sunday, November 9

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🎾 Men’s Tennis ITA Conference Master’s Championships/ITA Sectional Championships
🏐 Beach Volleyball AVCA Paris Tournament
🏀 Women’s Basketball at NC State @ 12pm PT | Live Stats | Tickets
🏐 Women’s Volleyball at Washington @ 2pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Manhattan @ 3pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

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⚔️ Have a great Tuesday, everyone!