Good morning, Trojan Family. Coach Musselman wouldn't miss watching his guys play in the NBA Summer League for a thing.

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

🏈 Community service award
🏀 JuJu’s birthday
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Good Stuff. Redshirt senior linebacker Anthony Beavers Jr. was nominated for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The award recognizes college football players for their commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron. Beavers spearheaded a philanthropic event with his teammates, worked at a fire relief event, volunteered at LoveChild Hospitality and more.

🏈 Read more about Beavers and the honor.

🔼 Bday Girl. Everyone go comment happy birthday!

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is track and field athlete Samirah Moody. Moody was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-American First Team. Learn more about Moody and the honor here.

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Countdown.

How many days until the first football game of the season?

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 42!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!