The Three Torches 9/30: Don't Call It A Comeback

Miller, Trojans Blitz Wisconsin In Second Half En Route to 38-21 Win

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Zach Garrett
September 30, 2024

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🔼 Miller Time. Two of Miller Moss’ three TD passes sparked a second-half comeback in USC’s thrilling 38-21 home victory over Wisconsin in Big Ten action on Saturday afternoon.

Moss finished 30-of-45 with 308 yards and three TDs, including two to Ja’Kobi Lane, who had a huge day with 10 catches and 105 yards to go along with his TD receptions.

🔼 Three’s Company. The 24th-ranked USC women’s soccer team fired home three second-half goals to pick up a 3-0 over visiting Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon.

The victory moved the Trojans to 8-1-2 on the fall and 4-0-1 in Big Ten play. It is USC’s sixth clean sheet of the 2024 campaign.

Simone Jackson broke the scoreless tie and Maria Alagoa and Jaiden Anderson tacked on a goal each.

🔼 You Get A Goal, You Get A Goal, You Get A Goal! The second-ranked Trojans men’s water polo team used an offensive explosion to roll to a 21-12 victory over visiting #20 California Baptist on Friday.

Two Trojans hit career highs in the win, with Stefan Brankovic and Chase Landa each scoring three goals for the Trojan cause. USC improves to 11-1 overall with the victory in home waters. 

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Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO goes to USC QB Miller Moss. Moss tossed for three TDs and 305 yards, sparking a second half comeback in the Trojans’ first Big Ten victory, a 38-21 defeat of Wisconsin.

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This weekend, the 2024 Major League Baseball regular season wrapped up as the playoffs set to begin on Tuesday.

How many former Trojans appeared in an MLB game this year?

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times Pacific

Monday, September 30
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Windy City Collegiate Classic in Wilmette, IL

Tuesday, October 1
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Windy City Collegiate Classic in Wilmette, IL

Wednesday, October 2
No scheduled events

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Five.

Garrett Stubbs (Phillies), Tyler Gilbert (Phillies), Lars Nootbaar (Cardinals), Kyle Hurt (Dodgers) and Blake Sabol (Giants) all saw MLB action in 2024.

⚔️ Have a great Monday, everyone!