Social media critiques USC attendance during game against San Jose State

USC played San Jose State in its football home opener on August 29, 2026, winning 42-26. However, the game drew criticism on social media, highlighting low attendance at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which reported 51,144 fans, significantly below its 77,500 capacity. Observers noted empty sections and likened the crowd size to that of a spring game, raising questions about USC's popularity and recent performance following their last conference title in 2017. Comments on social media indicated a general disappointment with fan turnout as the program faces scrutiny over its future.

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