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USC Trojans host San Jose State Spartans in college football opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:59 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

USC Trojans host San Jose State Spartans in college football opener

Summary

The USC Trojans are set to begin their season against the San Jose State Spartans today, August 29, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 PM PT. The game marks USC's first non-conference matchup this season. Head coach Lincoln Riley aims to leverage new talent and a revamped roster, including the addition of defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, to compete in a challenging Big Ten schedule. Coverage will be available on NBC and streaming through Peacock and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.

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Key Details

•USC vs San Jose State at 12:00 PM PT
•Game broadcast on NBC and Peacock
•Stream available through NBC Sports and Fubo
•Radio coverage starts at 10:00 AM on ESPN LA 710 AM
•Lincoln Riley looking to build on last season's performance

Latest Updates

6:00 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch San Jose State vs USC: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel
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What they're saying

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The San Jose State Spartans (0-0) face the USC Trojans (0-0) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday afternoon in Week 0 of college football action. MORE: ESPN College Football hype video for 2026 season will get your heart racing…
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The Trojans should put on a show in Game 1 vs the San Jose Spartans. Get the TV, streaming and radio information you need to follow along:
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