Updated: Aug. 29, 2026, 9:45 a.m.|Published: Aug. 29, 2026, 9:45 a.m.
Southern California quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) takes a selfie with fans after an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)APSet as Google Preferred Source
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The No. 14 USC Trojans face the San Jose State Spartans this afternoon as Week 0 of the NCAA college football season gets underway. The Trojans enter the season with College Football Playoff aspirations after a 9-4 finish in 2025, while San José State is looking to rebound from a 3-9 campaign. The kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET (1 p.m. MST) on Saturday, August 29. Fans can watch this game live on NBC and stream it live on Peacock.
What TV channel is the USC Trojans vs. San Jose State Spartans game on today, or is it streaming only?
This game is available on NBC for viewers with access to traditional television broadcasts, while fans can also stream the action live on Peacock, NBC’s streaming platform.
When: 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET (1 p.m. MST) on Saturday, August 29
Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA
TV channel: NBC (KGW in Portland)
Streaming: Peacock
How to watch the game streaming live:
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DISH NetworkWhat are the USC vs. SJSU spread and latest betting odds?
Spread: USC: -38.5
Over/Under: 61.5
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