USC football fans prepare for heat at Coliseum season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Fans attending the USC Trojans' season opener against San Jose State on Saturday will contend with temperatures around 91 degrees. The game is set for noon at the Coliseum, where officials have implemented several measures to keep attendees cool. These include allowing non-metallic bottled water, providing free cups of ice, and setting up cool-air fans at entrance gates. Shaded areas will be available throughout the venue to counteract the heat. USC is a 39-point favorite following a 9-4 season last year, while San Jose State ended 2025 with a 3-9 record.
- •USC hosts San Jose State for season opener on Saturday
- •Kickoff scheduled for noon at the Coliseum
- •Game-time temperature expected to be around 91 degrees
- •Stadium officials encouraging hydration and offering cooling amenities
- •USC is a 39-point favorite after a 9-4 season in 2025
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — USC football fans to brave extreme heat Saturday at Coliseum for Trojans' season opener
"Coliseum officials are taking steps to keep fans cool during Saturday's USC Trojans season opener, with the game-time temperature expected to be about 91 degrees.
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