Good morning! Say it with us: san-dee-ay-goh. The Trojans will head down south to play in the Holiday Bowl and will face off against ACC runners-up, Louisville.

What all can you find in today's Brew?

🏈 Don of the Defense
🏐 Season’s End
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Don of the Defense. With experience in both college and the NFL, the Trojans have hired D’Anton Lynn as its next defensive coordinator. 

🗣️ “We simply couldn't ask for a better addition to our staff. His successful experiences in both college and the NFL make him the perfect fit for our program. I hope you will join me in welcoming him to the Trojan Family." - head coach Lincoln Riley

Joining the Trojans from across the way at UCLA, Lynn helped his team become No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense (69.6 yards per game), second in the nation in yards per rush allowed (2.33) and third in the nation in sacks per game (3.42).

📚️ Read more about Coach Lynn’s past experience and the success he’s seen at each level of the game

🔼 Las Vegas Invitational. USC men’s basketball’s Boogie Ellis continued to shine in the Trojan’s game against No. 11 Gonzaga, but the team came up just short in a hard-fought 89-76 loss. Ellis finished the game with 28 points, and freshman Isaiah Collier added 14 more, along his six assists on the night.

Up next, the Trojans will look to get back on track as they get set to host Long Beach State on Sunday.

🔼 Season’s End. Going up against top-seeded Pittsburgh, the Trojans season came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Senior standout Skylar Fields finished the game with a team-high 21 kills, the 59th time in her career she finished with double-digit kills in a match. The Women of Troy finish the season with a 19-13 record and one postseason victory.

🔼 What A Ride. After overcoming a three-goal deficit and tying up the game in the fourth period, the USC men’s water polo was unable to complete the comeback and fell to California in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. Graduating Trojans Massimo Di Martire and Tony Nardelli finished the game with a combined five goals while goalkeeper Bernardo Herzer completed his ninth double-digit save game of the season.

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Going bowling. Following the Trojan’s seven-win season, USC earned the right to play in a bowl game. They will face off against Louisville in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 in the last game of USC’s 2023 season.

Our question today—do you know how many times the Trojans have faced Louisville in football?

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

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

We mentioned it at the top, but USC football is heading down to San Diego to play in the Holiday Bowl against No. 15 Louisville on Dec. 27. It will be the fourth time in program history that the Trojans will play in the Holiday Bowl, and the 57th time the team will appear in a bowl game. The game will be broadcast to a national audience on FOX at 5 p.m. PT.

📚️ Read more about the history of the Holiday Bowl and how the Trojans got there

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

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Monday 12/4

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Tuesday 12/5

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Zero times!

This year’s Holiday Bowl will be the first ever matchup between USC and Louisville.

⚔️ Have a great Monday, everyone!