Good Morning Trojans. Tomorrow’s game is SOLD OUT! Who’s ready to have some fun?!

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

🏐 Sweep!
🚣 Rowing schedule
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Quick & Easy. The women’s volleyball team swept Oregon 3-0 on Thursday. The team had 39 kills, 10 aces and seven blocks. London Wijay led the Trojans with 12 kills. USC is now 11-4 overall.

🏐 Here’s the match stats.

🔼 One Goal. The women’s soccer team faced Minnesota on Thursday night. Jaiden Anderson scored the lone goal for the Trojans. The team ultimately fell to Minnesota 2-1. USC had 12 shots, and seven were on goal.

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🔼 Mark the Calendar! The women’s rowing team released its 2026 schedule. The Trojans will appear in competition five times across the regular season. This season marks the second year with Kelsie Chaudoin at the helm of the program. The regular season starts on March 7. Check out the full schedule here.

Today’s Top Tier Performance presented by ARCO is Mekhi Blackmon. Blackmon is a former USC football player who is now on the Indianapolis Colts. On Sunday, he recorded a pick six against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Colts won the game 40-6.

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We Made It! The women’s basketball team made its appearance at the Big Ten Media Day. Watch all of the media day content here.

Coach Lindsay Gottlieb and which two players attended?

Think you’ve got it? Scroll down for the answer!

🍻 COORS LIGHT CHILL ZONE AT GATE 19

Trojan fans, join us at the Coors Light Chill Zone this Saturday, 10/11 for the USC vs. Michigan game. There will be games, music, giveaways, and of course, ice-cold beer.

Find the Chill Zone just outside Gate 19 on the South Lawn. Trojan Fans, Choose Chill.

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:

1. Donate blood anywhere in the U.S. Find a location at BigTen.org/Abbott/Donate

2. Snap a photo at your donation site or of your registration.

3. Log your donation at www.bigten.org/abbott/usc or text DONATE to 222688 (ABBOTT) – be sure to select USC!

4. 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

Friday, October 10

🎾 Men’s Tennis SoCal Intercollegiate Championships
🏊 Swim USC Invitational | Live Stats

Saturday, October 11

🎾 Men’s Tennis SoCal Intercollegiate Championships
🏊 Swim USC Invitational | Live Stats
🏐 Women’s Volleyball at UCLA @ 12:30pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets
🏈 Football vs. Michigan @ 4:30pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Sunday, October 12

🎾 Men’s Tennis SoCal Intercollegiate Championships
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Wisconsin @ 10am PT | Live Stats | Watch

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith!

⚔️ Have a great Friday, everyone!