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Three USC players changed jersey numbers for the Iowa game, according to the game-day roster distributed to media members. Quarterback Sam Huard and punter Sam Johnson were both listed as No. 0 and receiver Zacharyus Williams, who usually wears No. 0, was listed as No. 80. @haleymsawyer USC quarterback Sam Huard and punter Sam Johnson are both wearing No. 0 for today’s game against Iowa. They were each wearing No. 80 last week to pull off a trick play involving a fake punt against Northwestern last week. #CollegeFootball #usc #uscfootball ♬ Made You Look (Remix Instrumental) – Nas Williams was also listed as “out” on the Big Ten Conference pregame availability report. Huard and Johnson had both worn No. 80 in last week’s game against Northwestern, and the jersey change had helped them pull off a controversial trick play involving a fake punt. The Big Ten later issued a statement saying a penalty should have been called, stating that two players playing the same position may not wear the same number during the game, but Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley defended it as “entirely legal.” The play had captured the attention of the college football world, particularly Barstool and Fox Sports personality Dave Portnoy, who called the Trojans “dirtbags” for calling it. Fox Sports analyst and former USC quarterback Matt Leinart called it Portnoy’s “worst rant of the year” and, on Saturday, presented him on the “Big Noon Kickoff” show with a USC No. 80 jersey signed by Sam Huard. “I want to apologize for absolutely nothing, Dave,” Leinart said before presenting the jersey. Game captains Long snapper Hank Pepper, linebacker Eric Gentry, quarterback Jayden Maiava, defensive tackle Devan Thompkins, offensive lineman Tobias Raymond and wide receiver Asante Das were all selected as game captains Saturday. It’s Das’ second straight week as a game captain. Head coach Lincoln Riley told reporters on a Friday Zoom call that Das is a valuable scout team member. “He’s one of those guys that maybe people haven’t seen a ton on Saturdays that has a huge impact on this program,” Riley said. “He’s a phenomenal scout team player. He is becoming a real leader on this team vocally, emotionally, challenging guys, pushing our standard, our core values. This guy is off the charts. There is no way we would ever play a game that we wouldn’t take him to.” Game captains are decided by Riley and a handful of other staff members Friday afternoon, and players are notified during the Friday night team meeting. “I don’t ever want to be the coach that’s like, ‘Well, our captains are only going to be the guys that are playing the most snaps on Saturdays,’” Riley said. “These are organizations. These are like big families. It doesn’t always work like that.” O’Connor starts at center Offensive lineman Kilian O’Connor started at center in Saturday’s game for the first time since the Trojans’ Week 5 game at Illinois. He left that game with an apparent lower-body injury. J’Onre Reed, who has started at center since O’Connor’s injury, was listed as “questionable” on the Big Ten pregame availability report. Related Articles No. 17 USC football hosts Iowa seeking another strong finish Iowa football at No. 17 USC: Who has the edge? How Zach Hanson built USC’s unbreakable offensive line USC defense benefitting from consistency at cornerback position USC’s Lincoln Riley doubles down on fake punt, jersey switch after Big Ten statement

If you’re reading this, you probably listen to audiobooks – or at least know what it’s like to try to get the attention of loved ones under the spell of their earbuds. For me, some of my favorite book experiences have been via audiobook, and I’m pretty sure that’s true for many of you. Sign up for our free newsletter about books, authors, reading and more So what have you been listening to in 2025? Bestsellers or classics or romance or something altogether else? I’d be interested to hear about your favorites. Yesterday, Libro.fm announced its best-selling audiobooks for 2025, and the list features a lot of authors you’ll recognize and titles many of you will have read. Or if you haven’t, the digital audiobook retailer, which works with more than 4,000 independent booksellers, has audio excerpts on its site for you to try. And as we’re giving you a heads up about Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in this installment, Libro.fm will be having a sale on audiobooks from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1. 2025’s Top 10 Bestselling Audiobooks according to Libro.fm 1. “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green (narrated by John Green) 2. “Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry (narrated by Julia Whelan) 3. “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros (narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Justis Bolding & Jasmin Walker) 4. “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins (narrated by Jefferson White) 5. “Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid (narrated by Kristen DiMercurio, Julia Whelan & Taylor Jenkins Reid) 6. “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” by V. E. Schwab (narrated by Julia Whelan, Katie Leung & Marisa Calin) 7. “Katabasis” by R.F. Kuang (narrated by Morag Sims & Will Watt) 8. “Careless People” by Sarah Wynn-Williams (narrated by Sarah Wynn-Williams) 9. “My Friends” by Fredrik Backman (narrated by Marin Ireland) 10. “A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping” by Sangu Mandanna (narrated by Samara MacLaren) Related Articles How San Gabriel Valley bookstores are teaming up on Small Business Saturday 22 books coming out in November 2025 to add to your TBR list So you’ve been ripped off? Raymond Biesinger has just the book for you. Why Sterlin Harjo’s ‘The Lowdown’ is a TV show for the books The Book Pages: When the bookshelves are full of breaking news

Breed: Ragdoll-Siamese mix Age: About 6 years Sex: Neutered male Marshmallow’s story: Marshmallow will calm you with his sweet presence while he’s mesmerizing you with his striking blue eyes. He loves lounging in warm sunshine, curling in any box he finds, and chatting softly when he thinks it’s mealtime. This calm, easygoing boy is looking for a home where gentle pets and quiet company are common and his mellow ways will be respected. He gets along well with other gentle, respectful cats. He’s healthy, with a medical card to prove it, fully vaccinated and microchipped. Adoption fee: $240 Adoption procedure: Contact Joanne with Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundation at adoptions@lbsn.org or 562-241-1521 to receive an adoption application and schedule an appointment to meet Marshmallow. Related Articles Love, love, love – all Maltese mix Hank needs is love Lab mix Amber would be a great family pet Pekingese Jojo’s has a contagious kind of joy Tortie cat Hazel and her babies are ready for homes Couch potato? Wrestling fan? German shepherd Dallas fits both bills

Breed: Maltese mix Age: 7 years Sex: Neutered male Size: 20 pounds Hank’s story: Hank is a super snuggler who adores cuddling and being held close. His affections are the heart and soul of his whole being. Hank is an excellent companion dog and will fit right into a calm home with or without other dogs. Hank walks well on leash and sleeps quietly in his crate all night. After beginning his rough life on the streets, Hank is ready to start his new forever home with someone who will return his love in full. Adoption fee: $375 Adoption procedure: Complete the required adoption application or contact I.C.A.R.E. Dog Rescue at rescue@icaredogrescue.org. Related Articles Lab mix Amber would be a great family pet Pekingese Jojo’s has a contagious kind of joy Tortie cat Hazel and her babies are ready for homes Couch potato? Wrestling fan? German shepherd Dallas fits both bills Pug Rootbeer is looking for a family to love

When Vicki Gunvalson, an original cast member on “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” walked on stage with Andy Cohen at the Bravo Awards in Las Vegas on Friday, you knew she was leaving with some kind of trinket or trophy. Two years ago, Vicki, who left the show after its 14th season, took home the Wifetime Achievement Award, so that was out. Then Andy handed Vicki an orange and proposed: “Vicki, would you join us as a Housewife for Season 20?” The BravoCon crowd whooped it as an emotional Vicki cried, “Yes!” and just like that, the planets realigned a bit in the “Real Housewives” universe. The just-finished 19th season of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” was definitely not its best. You sensed a shake-up was coming, with Katie Ginella, shunned by the other wives halfway through her second season, but a fan favorite. [Katie and Vicki did post a TikTok from BravoCon together on Friday. Hmmm.] Bringing back Vicki, the self-proclaimed “OG of the OC,” should help. After the end of her 13th season on the show, Vicki was only invited back as “a friend of the Housewives,” a sort of purgatory for housewives whom the series isn’t sure it wants to see as much of going forward. In the most recent season, former housewife Gretchen Rossi filled the “friend of” role, though after Katie’s banishment, Gretchen became a regular presence in her place. After the 14th season, Vicki left entirely, though she did occasionally pop up as a guest for an episode here and there during the 16th and 17th seasons. Now she stands to reconnect the series with its roots. Current veterans such as Tamra Judge, Heather Dubrow and Shannon Storms Beador don’t have the seniority of Vicki. [Like Vicki, Tamra and Heather both left the cast for a few years before rejoining it.] More recent additions, such as Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jenn Pedranti and Katie Ginella barely know her. Add Vicki to those names and you’ve got eight housewives for a show that usually has just seven. Someone is on the hot seat, whether they know it yet or not. “BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen Presents: The Bravos” airs on Bravo at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Related Articles Real Housewives of Orange County: It’s strictly business. Real Housewives of Orange County: The beginning of the end? Real Housewives of Orange County: Trippin’ through the tulips Real Housewives of Orange County: Baked in Amsterdam Real Housewives of Orange County: Katie returns. Tamra exits.