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.

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.