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USC Trojans kick off their 2026 season with a massive 38.5-point favorite tag against underdog San Jose State, aiming to break through to the College Football Playoff under Lincoln Riley’s fifth year. Despite injuries on defense and a new coordinator, USC’s Heisman hopeful Jayden Maiava leads an offense poised to dominate — but don’t sleep on Luke Weaver at QB or Ethan Powell on defense for the Spartans, who finished 3-9 last year. With a chance to extend their nine-game opening-week win streak at the Coliseum, this game sets the tone for what could be a championship-caliber campaign. Listen…
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