Good morning! ICYMI: USC women’s basketball has gone back-to-back in signing the No. 1 ranked recruit in California. This year, Kennedy Smith signed on as a 2024 recruit following in the footsteps of freshman phenom Juju Watkins.

What all can you find in today's Brew?

⚽️ Standing Tall
🏈 Crosstown Rivalry
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Standing Tall. After a hard-fought 90 minute battle against No. 1 seed BYU, the Women of Troy were unable to find an equalizing goal and fell in a 1-0 loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. It wasn’t for a lack of effort, as USC put up more shots than BYU and held possession 49% of the match.

The team finished the season with their 10th consecutive postseason appearance and with a top 25 rankings in the latest coaches poll.

🔼 Postseason Play. This weekend, Trojan men’s water polo will look to defend their title at the MPSF Tournament coming in as the No. 3 team in the nation. USC will open up their title run against Augustana in the quarterfinal round on Friday, followed by potential semifinal and championship matches on Saturday and Sunday.

🏆️ Check out the two Trojans who earned First Team All-MPSF and the eight others named to the MPSF Honor Roll

🔼 Williams’ World. The man can do it all. Quarterback Caleb Williams has continued to put up big numbers in big spots this year, and as a result, has been named a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award and Davey O’Brien Award.

This season, Williams is first in the nation in points responsible for (244), second in passing touchdowns (29) and passing yards (3,249) and sixth in passing efficiency (172.1). Definitely seems like a guy worthy of consideration for these awards.

🔼 Speedy Fast. The No. 7 ranked women’s swim and dive team turned in some of the fastest times in the country in the first day of the Texas Hall of Fame Swimming Invitational. The big win of the day was the 200y medley relay as Caroline Famous, Kaitlyn Dobler, Anicka Delgado and Vasilissa Buinaia clocked a school-record time of 1:34.07, taking the event.

⏱️ Check out some of the other fast times recorded on Day One

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Back To Back. Quarterback Caleb Williams has shined all year long and is looking to repeat in one of the awards he has been nominated for this season

Our question today—do you know which of the three awards listed above he is looking to win in back-to-back seasons?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

The Trojans will suit up for the last time this regular season in for one of the biggest rivalries in college football: USC vs. UCLA. The Trojans and Bruins will face off for the 93rd time at the Coliseum.

🔍️ See the full scouting report on UCLA football

Coming in to the game, USC has come out on top in 18 of the past 24 matchups, most recently last year in the thrilling 48-45 victory at the Rose Bowl. The Trojans are looking to break the two-game skid with big performances from the seniors in their final home game of their careers.

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

*all times Pacific

Friday, Nov. 17

🏊️ Swim & Dive @ Texas Longhorn Invitational in Austin, TX

🏊️ Swim & Dive @ Trojan Diving Invitational in Los Angeles, CA | Results

🤽‍♂️ Men’s Water Polo vs. Augustana @ 11:15am in Berkeley, CA | Watch | Live Stats

🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. California in 2023 MPSF Tournament @ 7:00pm in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats

Saturday, Nov. 18

🏊️ Swim & Dive @ Texas Longhorn Invitational in Austin, TX

🏊️ Swim & Dive @ Trojan Diving Invitational in Los Angeles, CA | Results

🤽‍♀️ Women’s Water Polo @ LB Fall Invite in Long Beach, CA

🤽‍♂️ Men’s Water Polo vs. TBD in 2023 MPSF Tournament in Berkeley, CA | Watch | Live Stats

🏈 Football vs. UCLA @ 12:30pm in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Watch | Listen | Live Stats

Sunday, Nov. 19

🏊️ Swim & Dive @ Trojan Diving Invitational in Los Angeles, CA | Results

🤽‍♂️ Men’s Water Polo vs. TBD in 2023 MPSF Tournament in Berkeley, CA | Watch | Live Stats

🏐 Women’s Volleyball vs. Stanford in 12:00pm in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Watch | Live Stats

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Brown @ 5:00pm in Los Angeles, CA | Tickets | Watch | Listen | Live Stats

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Maxwell Award!

Last year’s Heisman winner is looking to win back-to-back Maxwell Awards after taking it in 2022.

⚔️ Have a great weekend, everyone!