USC beats Fresno State 39-0 amid ongoing stadium attendance scrutiny

USC improved to a 2-0 record on Friday night with a 39-0 victory over Fresno State at the Coliseum. While the team secured a dominant win on the field, the university faced continued scrutiny regarding crowd size and empty seats at the stadium. This follows a high volume of media criticism regarding attendance at the season opener against San Jose State. Head coach Lincoln Riley addressed the narrative, dismissing the critique as coming from those who do not follow the program closely. Announced attendance for the game was 53,014, though visual reports indicated lower actual turnout at kickoff. The team is scheduled to host Oregon on September 26, a matchup that may provide a clearer indication of broader fan engagement.

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