Texas Tech head coach blasts USC, Lincoln Riley, for poor attendance at LA Coliseum in Week Zero

USC’s home opener against San Jose State saw low attendance due to a noon kickoff, extreme heat, and other logistical issues in the LA Coliseum. Texas Tech head coach Joey Maguire contrasted this with his team’s expected sell-out crowd, implying his fans are more dedicated to enduring the heat. However, the article argues that attendance issues at USC are more complex, involving weather avoidance, competition, stadium accessibility, and ticket pricing, unlike teams in harsher climates where attendance is less optional.

• USC’s home opener against San Jose State had low attendance due to a noon kickoff, extreme heat, and high humidity.
• Commentators and analysts criticized USC’s attendance, comparing it unfavorably to other schools like Florida.
• Texas Tech head coach Joey Maguire praised his team’s fans for showing up in the heat, subtly criticizing USC.
• The article argues that USC’s attendance issues are influenced by avoidable weather, competition for entertainment, LA’s traffic and parking, stadium accessibility, and ticket prices.
• Unlike fans in places like Lubbock or Gainesville, where attending games in uncomfortable weather is often necessary, USC fans have more options to avoid poor conditions.