USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing'

USC opened its 2026 season against San Jose State at the Coliseum with a dominant blowout, but photos reveal an embarrassingly empty stadium.

USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing'

TL;DR

  • College football season, specifically 'Week Zero,' has officially started.
  • USC, ranked No. 14, played its 2026 season opener at home against San Jose State.
  • The Trojans dominated the game, leading significantly at halftime and throughout.
  • Despite the team's ranking and the home opener, the stadium appeared sparsely populated.
  • The low attendance was met with criticism, described as 'bad optics' for a potential championship contender.

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