LOS ANGELES — Head coach Lincoln Riley leads the No. 14 USC Trojans against the San Jose State Spartans in their college football season opener today \u2013 Saturday, Aug. 29 \u2013 at The Coliseum in Los Angeles, California.<\/p>\n
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What: College football: USC vs. San Jose StateWhen: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026Time: 3 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Pacific)Where: The Coliseum | Los Angeles, Calif. Channel: NBCStreaming options: DIRECTV<\/a> (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV<\/a> (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV<\/a> and Peacock<\/a>How do I watch USC vs. San Jose State for free?<\/p>\n This college football matchup will broadcast live on NBC and also stream on Peacock.<\/a> You can use free trials from DIRECTV<\/a> and FuboTV<\/a>, which also offer large discounts on your first month. <\/p>\n Looking for a different option? Fans can watch this game on SlingTV<\/a> with Sling Select for $19.99. NOTE: Local channels are available with this package in select markets. <\/p>\n What to expect for today\u2019s game <\/p>\n The Trojans are finally looking to live up to the hype since Riley\u2019s arrival in Southern California. USC is coming off a four-loss campaign that continued a trend of mediocrity by their standards. <\/p>\n Senior quarterback Jayden Maiava amassed 3,711 passing yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions, adding six scores on the ground last season. He racked up a 91.2 QBR. <\/p>\n With star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja\u2019Kobi Lane in the NFL, USC\u2019s aerial attack will reload with Tanook Hines, Trent Mosley and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, among others. <\/p>\n The ground game will be anchored by an experienced offensive line despite Killian O\u2019Connor\u2019s season-ending injury. <\/p>\n The offense features sophomore running back King Miller, who rushed for 972 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Senior Waymond Jordan is back from injury and eager to showcase his skills after a long wait. <\/p>\n