USC struggles with attendance at home opener against SJSU
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 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.
- 7:44 PMUSA Today — USC responds to empty crowd in Week 0 win, expects better attendance - USA Today
- 10:35 PMFox News — USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing' - Fox News
- 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.
"USC opened its 2026 season against San Jose State at the Coliseum with a dominant blowout, but photos reveal an embarrassingly empty stadium.
"USC didn't have many fans in the stands for the Week 0 win over San Jose State, and the Trojans said they understand why it was so empty.
Sources
External links- USA TodayAug 30, 2026, 7:44 PMUSC responds to empty crowd in Week 0 win, expects better attendance - USA Today
USC didn't have many fans in the stands for the Week 0 win over San Jose State, and the Trojans said they understand why it was so empty.
- Fox NewsAug 29, 2026, 10:35 PMUSC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing' - Fox News
USC opened its 2026 season against San Jose State at the Coliseum with a dominant blowout, but photos reveal an embarrassingly empty stadium.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 8:35 PM‘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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