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The Three Torches 9/24: New Episode of Trojans Live

The Three Torches 9/24: New Episode of Trojans Live

See who the special guests are in this week's episode of Trojans Live.

September 24, 2025

Good Morning Trojans. USC head coach Lincoln Riley returns for his weekly segment on Trojans Live! Wide receiver Jaden Richardson and Assistant Coach for Distance and Cross Country Brenda Martinez also stop by to discuss their seasons. Shaun Cody, Keely Eure and Jordan Moore are then joined by the legendary John Jackson for a Football Roundtable discussion!

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

🏐 Freshman of the Week
🏈 Stat check
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Honored. The Big Ten Conference named volleyball player Reese Messer the Freshman of the Week. This marks her first career award. Messer had 40 or more assist in the three matches to average 11.36 assists per set and produced her third and fourth double-doubles this season.

🏐 Read more about Messer.

🔼 Improvement. The women’s golf team improved to first place at the Golfweek Red Sky Classic. The team has an overall score of 551 (-25). Jasmine Koo and Kylie Chong lead the Trojans, who are tied for first place individually with a score of 135 (-9). Elise Lee is tied for sixth place with a score of 140 (-4).

⛳️ See each golfer’s score.

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.

🔼 Check This. The football team had produced great stats so far this season. Eric Gentry leads the Big Ten Conference with seven tackles for loss. The Trojans are No. 1 in the nation, averaging 9.28 yards per play.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is the track and field alumni. With 16 athletes across 14 different events, the Trojans came away with two gold medals, four silver medals and 12 top-10 finishes at the 2025 World National Championships.

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

Wednesday, September 24

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA All-American Championships | Live Stats | Watch
⛳️ Women’s Golf Golfweek Red Sky Classic | Live Stats
🤽 Men’s Water Polo vs. Shanghai Water Polo Club @ 5pm PT (Exhibition)

Thursday, September 25

Friday, September 26

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA All-American Championships/ SoCal Intercollegiate Championships | Live Stats | Watch
🎾 Men’s Tennis Sherwood Invite
🏐 Women’s Volleyball at Penn State @ 5pm PT | Watch
🤽 Men’s Water Polo at Pacific @ 7pm PT

Saturday, September 27

🎾 Women’s Tennis ITA All-American Championships/ SoCal Intercollegiate Championships | Live Stats | Watch
🎾 Men’s Tennis Sherwood Invite
🏈 Football at Illinois @ 9am PT | Live Stats | Watch
👟 Cross Country UC Riverside Invitational
🏐 Women’s Volleyball at Ohio State @ 4pm PT | Watch

Sunday, September 28

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⚔️ Have a great Wednesday, everyone!