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.
USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing'

The 2026 college football season has begun with USC’s home opener against San Jose State. Despite USC being ranked No. 14 and expected to contend for a national championship, the Coliseum experienced a significantly low attendance. Photos circulating show large numbers of empty seats, leading to criticism of the program’s drawing power.

  • 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.
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