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Sports · College sports · published 2026-08-26 · via Sports Illustrated

USC's Opening Test: Three Areas to Watch Against San José State

USC enters the season ranked 14th with high expectations after returning many starters and signing the top freshman class. The defense, now coordinated by Gary Patterson, must show improvement. Lincoln Riley also needs to demonstrate progress against ranked opponents, as he has a 6-13 record in such games.

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