Sunday's Takeaway: USC Survived September

Mason Cobb/USC defense — The USC defense celebrates following Mason Cobb's pick-6 against Wisconsin

Not only did USC football survive the first month of the season, but most of the country, including many Trojan fans didn't anticipate the USC's team coming out of it stronger than when they started. Even with the skepticism, most would agree that two things were a given heading into their 2024 season.

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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.