USC struggles with attendance at home opener against SJSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

USC Trojans began their 2026 season against San Jose State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but attendance was sparse. Observers on social media criticized the turnout, estimating very few fans at the venue. Additionally, temperatures soared into the low 90s, contributing to the lack of enthusiasm. Some fans speculated that injury precautions for key players Tanook Hines and Terrell Anderson further dampened excitement. The situation prompted widespread discussion about potential reasons for the disappointing crowd as the game unfolds.
- •USC opened its season against SJSU on August 29, 2026.
- •Attendance at the Coliseum was highly criticized by fans and analysts.
- •High temperatures reached the low 90s during the game.
- •Key players were held out for injury precautions.
- •Discussion on social media focused on potential reasons for the sparse crowd.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — ‘There’s Like 12 People at This USC Home Opener,’ ‘Everyone Must Be Stuck in LA Traffic’ — CFB World Rips Trojans’ ‘Pathetic’ Turnout vs. SJSU
"Week 0 of the college football season is finally here, but fans of the USC Trojans and San Jose State Spartans must not have gotten the memo. USC opened up its 2026 season against a familiar foe at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, but in a rather less-than-packed stadium.
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