USC opens its season Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum against San José State, with both programs looking to set the tone early in a Week 0 matchup that gets the college football calendar rolling.
The Trojans get a home opener under the California sun — a chance to establish identity in front of the Coliseum crowd before the schedule heats up. For San José State, the opportunity is straightforward and enormous: walk into one of college football's most storied venues and announce yourself on a national stage.
There's something pure about a season's first snap. Every depth chart is fresh, every storyline is unwritten, and nobody has a loss yet. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM EDT on Saturday, August 29th.
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