USC's blowout win overshadowed by sparse Coliseum crowd
USC opened its 2026 season with a 42-26 victory over San José State, but the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum appeared largely empty on Saturday. The noon kickoff, temperatures in the 90s, and a lopsided matchup against a 3-9 opponent likely contributed to the low turnout. Despite the team's playoff aspirations, the empty seats drew attention on the nationally televised broadcast.
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The announced attendance for the opener was not disclosed in the report,
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