San José State travels to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, August 29th, for a 3:00 PM EDT season opener against USC — a Week Zero kickoff that gives both programs an early chance to set the tone.
There is something pure about a season opener at one of college football's most iconic venues. No film yet to study, no tendencies to exploit — just two sides lining up with everything in front of them and nothing behind them. For the Spartans, it is a chance to test themselves against a Power Five opponent in a stadium that has hosted decades of legends. For USC, it is the first chapter of a new year under the California sun.
Week Zero is for the hungry. Tune in Saturday afternoon and watch the story begin.
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