USC holds off San Jose State in season opener, struggles late

USC secured a 42-26 victory over San Jose State in their season opener at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Trojans took a commanding 35-3 lead into the fourth quarter before allowing 22 points in the final 15 minutes, reflecting ongoing concerns about late-game performance. Head coach Lincoln Riley noted the need for improvement and mentioned that backup players did not meet expectations. Despite the late lapse, quarterback Jayden Maiava impressed with 286 passing yards and two touchdowns, while freshman Trent Mosley caught seven passes for 118 yards. USC will need to maintain focus to secure a playoff spot moving forward.

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