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The No. 14 USC Trojans opened the 2026 college football season with a 42-26 win over the San Jose State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday.

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Jayden Maiava Reacts to USC Trojans' Freshmen After Season Opening Victory

For the Trojans’ season opener versus San José State, redshirt-senior quarterback Jayden Maiava was surgical, finishing with 286 yards, three total touchdowns, 86.2 completion percentage and a quarterback-rating of 191.8.

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Lincoln Riley Shares Unfiltered Thoughts After USC Trojans' Win Over San José State

The USC Trojans watched coach Lincoln Riley remain undefeated in season openers. This time topping San José State 42-26 on Aug. 29 to kick off the 2026 campaign.

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Biggest Winners and Losers From USC's Win Over San José State

The No. 14 USC Trojans handled business in their season opener, beating San José State 42-6. While there was a lot to like in the victory, there were some winners and losers throughout the Trojans’ performance. On Aug.

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USC Trojans' Intriguing Quarterback Situation Against San José State

The USC Trojans have multiple options outside of Jayden Maiava ahead of facing San José State, and USC ended up promoting one of its prized newcomers before the Aug.

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How Jahkeem Stewart's Injury Is Impacting USC Trojans Defense

No. 14 USC Trojans defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart's foot injury was reported during the offseason as the star sophomore was seen in a boot and on crutches before Salute to Troy.

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Live Score Updates as USC Trojans Open the Season vs. San José State

The 2026 college football season is finally here. In a critical fifth season under coach Lincoln Riley, USC hosts San José State on Saturday, Aug. 29 at

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California Running Back Recruit Malaki Davis Connects with USC Trojans Legend

Corona Centennial (Calif.) 2028 three-star running Malaki Davis is a throwback player. It makes sense considering he studies old school running backs,

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 29

National Analyst Expresses Confidence in USC Trojans' New-Look Receiver Room

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava will have a new set of receivers in 2026 with Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane off for the NFL. In the Trojans' first depth

Lincoln Riley News / USC Trojans on SI / August 28

Why Pressure is on Lincoln Riley to Perform With USC Trojans

As the 2026 season approaches, one of the most asked questions is if this is the year that the USC Trojans are finally able to make a College Football Playoff run.

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USC Trojans Game Day Recruiting Visitor List Vs San Jose State

We finally made it to the first game of the season as the USC Trojans host the San Jose State Spartans on Saturday at 12 PM PT. The game is set to be a massive recruiting opportunity for the Trojans; a ton of current commits and future prospects will be on campus.

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Answering Burning Questions About USC Trojans' First Depth Ahead of Season Opener

No. 14 USC released its first official depth chart on Wednesday night ahead of its season opener against San José State on Saturday, Aug. 29. Trojan fans had several questions about the initial depth chart and those answers are provided here. Are you surprised by the “or” at Will?

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How New NCAA Calendar Impacts USC Trojans for Transfer Portal, Practices

The USC Trojans stacked multiple offseason wins from the transfer portal to recruiting, but now a new NCAA proposal revealed on Aug. 28 presents the impact to alter schedules for coach Lincoln Riley, general manager Chad Bowden and the rest of the Trojans.

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National Analyst JD Pickell Names One USC Trojan Primed for a Resurgence

Lincoln Riley went into last season believing he had his best running back room in his time as the coach of USC. One of the big reasons why was because of the addition of Waymond Jordan, the No.

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USC Offensive Lineman Tobias Raymond's Thought Process Amid New Role

The plan was to keep offensive lineman Tobias Raymond in the interior in 2026. Raymond began his career playing right tackle. He was thrust into duty as a redshirt freshman in USC’s first ever Big Ten game against Michigan back in September of 2024 because of some struggles at the tackle position.

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Alex VanSumeren Gets Real On Standards Set For USC Trojans

The USC Trojans enter the 2026 college football season facing massive expectations. The Trojans' defense has struggled in its four years under coach Lincoln Riley; however, there's some optimism for this season.

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One Freshman's Emergence Solidifies USC Trojans Defensive Line Depth

The buzz around freshman defensive lineman Tomuhini “Tom Tom” Topui began after USC’s first padded practice in the spring, and it's been a steady climb. Defensive line coach Skyler Jones had glowing reviews of the four-star recruit from national powerhouse Mater Dei (Calif.) during spring meetings.