Dan Lanning criticizes USC's attendance issues after home opener

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Dan Lanning criticizes USC's attendance issues after home opener
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Oregon coach Dan Lanning made remarks on USC's fan attendance following their home opener, where ticket prices possibly failed to attract a crowd. USC head coach Lincoln Riley dismissed concerns, suggesting that criticism was a smear campaign. Lanning noted that Oregon's success is drawing top recruits from California, highlighting a shift in the competitive of West Coast college football. The struggle to fill the 77,000-seat Coliseum raises questions about USC's standing as a premier program. USC's ongoing challenges might impact future recruiting efforts.

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  • •USC's home opener had low attendance despite reduced ticket prices.
  • •Lincoln Riley argues the criticism stems from a smear campaign.
  • •Dan Lanning claims Oregon is outperforming USC in recruiting.
  • •Coliseum's empty seats were highlighted by media and analysts.
  • •USC's issues could hurt its aspirations in the Big Ten.
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Even with ticket prices dropping down to fast-food levels, USC just could not get fans into seats for their home opener. The Trojans were taking heat on two fronts: a half-empty stadium and head coach Lincoln Riley refusing to accept that fan support was dropping fast.

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