During their 81-63 blowout victory over the Arizona State University Sun Devils last night, your USC Trojans were graced by the presence of one of the ultimate modern fictional sports figures: Ted Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis.

After the game, USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb revealed how she felt about having a celebrity interloper sitting courtside, as The Associated Press/The Los Angeles Times details.

“I’m totally starstruck,” Gottlieb said. “I was excited to see him here tonight.”

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