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USC’s Playoff Push Begins Saturday | USC Trojans Football News
USC kicks off their 2026 season with high stakes against San José State—ranked 14th, loaded with returning starters and the top freshman class in the country. Coach Lincoln Riley’s fifth year is all about playoff or bust, and this opener sets the tone for everything that follows. With a tough Oregon game looming, USC must dominate early to build momentum. The defense, led by Gary Patterson, needs to prove it’s improved after giving up 24.1 PPG last year—and they’ll face a team that scored 28 points on them in 2023. Quarterback Jayden Maiava, a national QBR leader, returns with elite weapons…
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