San Jose State football prepares to face USC in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
San Jose State will take on USC on Saturday in Los Angeles, opening their season after a challenging 3-9 campaign last year. Coach Ken Niumatalolo, in his third season, is optimistic about his roster despite limited returning starters. With several transfers, new quarterback Luke Weaver steps in to lead the offense, while only two offensive starters and one defensive starter from last season return. The Spartans have previously struggled against USC, having lost all six matchups, with the last encounter resulting in a 56-28 defeat last August.
- •San Jose State finished last season 3-9.
- •Luke Weaver starts at quarterback, replacing Walker Eget.
- •Spartans have only three returning starters from last season.
- •All-time series shows San Jose State has lost six straight to USC.
- •Latest matchup ended in a 56-28 loss for San Jose State.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — San Jose State football team seeking improvement after 3-9 season
"In his third season as San Jose State head coach, Ken Niumatalolo oversees a team with few experienced holdovers from last season on both offense and defense.
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