Good morning! USC men’s basketball added a pair of deep threats to its roster through the transfer portal that are sure to make an impact beyond the arc come November.

What else can you find in today's edition of The Three Torches?

🏈 Three Trojans placed on Hall of Fame ballot
🎾 Women of Troy set to host at ITA Kickoff Weekend
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 On The Ballot. Former USC defensive backs Mark Carrier and Dennis Thurman and offensive lineman Jeff Bregel have been named to the 2025 ballot for induction into the National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame. The announcement of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2025, with specific details to be announced in the future. 

📚️ Read each Trojans’ case for induction into the Hall of Fame

🔼 Humble Hosts. The USC women’s tennis team will start the 2025 season as hosts for ITA Kickoff Weekend. The Trojans will welcome Penn, San Diego and Auburn, competing as the No. 1 seed in the group. The Women of Troy will look to continue the success at home from last season which saw the group finish 11-1 at Marks Stadium.

🔼 Community First. USC men’s basketball visited the Adams Vermont Farmer’s Market to pass out books as part of WIC's literacy program. The team took the time to engage with members of the community as the Trojans get ready for the first season under the direction of head coach Eric Musselman.

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Super Year. USC’s three nominees on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot continued to have success in their careers following college, but only one of them found themselves at the top of the sport after just one year in the pros.

Our question today: which member of the Trojans on the Hall of Fame ballot appeared in the Super Bowl in his first year in the NFL?

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

🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

79 days until kickoff, Trojan Nation!

USC football returns one of its captains from last season, Jonah Monheim, who has 34 starts under his belt for the Trojans. No. 79 will make the move to center for the 2024 season after playing 12 games a season ago at left tackle which led to an All-Pac-12 Second Team selection.

🗣️ See what one college football analyst had to say about Monheim

Join your host Dr. Jacob Vogel for a 12-hour livestream on USC's Day of SCupport on June 17. We will be streaming at youtube.com/usctmb from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. as we raise money for the Trojan Marching Band Travel Fund. You can give now to Keep Trojan Spirit On the Road and be sure to watch on Monday, June 17!

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

Saturday, August 10

⚽️ Soccer vs. Long Beach State @ TBD in Carson, CA

Friday, August 30

🏐 Volleyball vs. Pepperdine @ 6:00pm in Malibu, CA

Sunday, September 1

🏈 Football vs. LSU @ 4:30pm in Las Vegas, NV | Tickets

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Dennis Thurman!

Thurman made it to Super Bowl XII with the Dallas Cowboys in 1979. He went on to play until the 1986 season and retired with the Cardinals.

⚔️ Have a great weekend, everyone!