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Trojans Win But Fans Stay Home | USC Trojans Football News
USC crushed San José State 42-26 in a dominant season opener, extending Coach Riley’s perfect 10-0 start to his tenure. Jayden Maiava led the offense, and the freshman class showed serious promise — even the revamped defense looked ready. But the real headline? A surprisingly sparse crowd at the Coliseum, despite national TV and playoff hype. Sweltering heat, lack of shade, and a modest opponent likely kept fans home — though with students back on campus and cheap tickets, the turnout still stung. With capacity over 77K and attendance down from last year’s average, just 62K showed up. Riley…
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