San José State visits USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 29th at 3:00 PM EDT in a season opener for both programs. Both teams enter at 0-0, which means every snap carries the weight of a blank slate — the first impression that sets the tone for everything that follows.
There is something uniquely electric about a Week 0 opener at one of college football's most storied venues. The Coliseum has hosted legends, and on a late-August afternoon, a new chapter begins. For the Spartans, it is a chance to make a statement on a big stage against a heavyweight opponent. For the Trojans, it is the first opportunity to show what this roster can do when the lights come on.
Season openers are promise in its purest form. Nobody has lost yet. Nobody has peaked. Tune in Saturday — this is where the ride starts.
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