USC Trojans open 2026 season against San Jose State today

USC football begins its 2026 season today with a matchup against San Jose State at 3 p.m. ET, broadcast on NBC. This marks Lincoln Riley's fifth year as head coach, and the Trojans are looking to improve their standing in the Big Ten following a 16-10 record over the past two seasons. Jayden Maiava, the 2025 All-Big Ten Third Team quarterback, returns for his final year after leading the nation with a 91.2 QBR last season. The Trojans' full schedule includes matchups against notable teams like Oregon and Ohio State later in the season.

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