Sunday's Takeaway: The USC Football Countdown Clock Has Started

The peristyle of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before a game between the USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

USC's football countdown clock is on. The Trojans kick off their season on August 30, 2025, against Missouri State at the Coliseum, giving the fans roughly 160 days to gear up for what promises to be an exciting year.

Garry Paskwietz (1966-2019)

Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.