{"id":447969,"date":"2026-08-30T10:52:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/447969\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T10:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:52:25","slug":"usc-football-pounces-on-san-jose-state-in-season-opener-orange-county-register","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/447969\/","title":{"rendered":"USC football pounces on San Jos\u00e9 State in season opener \u2013 Orange County Register"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USC wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) reacts after scoring a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB52-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USC wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown against San Jose State during the second half of an NCAA college football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB49.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass and runs for the touchdown against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB51.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass and runs for the touchdown against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans reaches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB54.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans reaches for a pass over cornerback Isaiah Buxton #0 of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans reaches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB53.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans reaches for a pass over cornerback Isaiah Buxton #0 of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB50.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass and runs for the touchdown against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB56.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass for a first down over linebacker Naseri Danielson #3 of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB34.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans caches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB32.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans caches a pass for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB35.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB20.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USC running back King Miller scores a second-quarter touchdown as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0830_SPO_LDN-L-USC-F-16x9-1-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USC running back King Miller scores a second-quarter touchdown as quarterback Jayden Maiava signals behind him in a victory over San Jos\u00e9 State on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson of the USC Trojans reacts against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB60.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson of the USC Trojans reacts against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson of the USC Trojans reacts against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB59.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson of the USC Trojans reacts against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans prepares to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB55.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans prepares to pass against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cornerback RJ Sermons (21) of the USC Trojans knocks away...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB57.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cornerback RJ Sermons (21) of the USC Trojans knocks away a pass inteded for wide receiver Cooper Hoch #13 of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cornerback RJ Sermons (21) of the USC Trojans knocks away...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB58.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cornerback RJ Sermons (21) of the USC Trojans knocks away a pass inteded for wide receiver Cooper Hoch #13 of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cornerback RJ Sermons (21) of the USC Trojans tackles wide...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB46.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cornerback RJ Sermons (21) of the USC Trojans tackles wide receiver Jerry McClure #2 of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Deshonne Redeaux (6) of the USC Trojans runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB44.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Deshonne Redeaux (6) of the USC Trojans runs for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Anthony Ivey (10) of the San Jos\u00c3\u00a9 State...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB47.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Anthony Ivey (10) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans catches a pass for a first down over Kennedy Urlacher (9) of the USC Trojans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jonas Williams (15) of the USC Trojans scrambles for...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB43.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jonas Williams (15) of the USC Trojans scrambles for yardage past defensive lineman Dejon Roney (48) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Deshonne Redeaux (6) of the USC Trojans runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB45.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Deshonne Redeaux (6) of the USC Trojans runs for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Anthony Ivey (10) of the San Jos\u00c3\u00a9 State...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB48.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Anthony Ivey (10) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans catches a pass for a first down over Kennedy Urlacher (9) of the USC Trojans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The USC Trojans bands performs the National with a flyover...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB39.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The USC Trojans bands performs the National with a flyover prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USC head coach Lincoln Riley walks onto the field with...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB42-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USC head coach Lincoln Riley walks onto the field with his team before an NCAA college football game against San Jose State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans walks onto...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB41.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans walks onto the field with his team prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The USC Trojans bands performs the National with a flyover...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB40.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The USC Trojans bands performs the National with a flyover prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USC running back King Miller runs for a second-quarter touchdown...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB36.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USC running back King Miller runs for a second-quarter touchdown as quarterback Jayden Maiava signals behind him in a victory over San Jose State Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Football fans look on in the first half of a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB31.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Football fans look on in the first half of a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive end Luke Wafle prssures quarterback Luke Weaver (3) of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB38.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive end Luke Wafle prssures quarterback Luke Weaver (3) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the end zone in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans prepares to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB28.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans prepares to pass against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans against the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB33.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Corey Simms (10) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB25.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Corey Simms (10) of the USC Trojans catches a pass for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans runs for...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB27.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans runs for the touchdown against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) of the USC Trojans reacts...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB30.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (17) of the USC Trojans reacts after a touchdown against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans prepares to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB29.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans prepares to pass against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans against the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB24.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) of the USC Trojans against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Corey Simms (10) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB26.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Corey Simms (10) of the USC Trojans catches a pass for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB23.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Waymond Jordan (2) of the USC Trojans runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB22.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Waymond Jordan (2) of the USC Trojans runs for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The temperture reaches the upper 90\u00e2\u0080\u0099s in the first half...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The temperture reaches the upper 90\u2019s in the first half of a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB21.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) of the USC Trojans catches a pass for a first down against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) of the USC Trojans reacts...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB18.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) of the USC Trojans reacts after stopping running back Isaiah Carlson (21) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans for a turnover on downs in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Riley Wormley (27) of the USC Trojans runs for the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Riley Wormley (27) of the USC Trojans runs for the touchdown against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans n the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Giancarlo Rufo (58) of the USC Trojans reacts after...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Giancarlo Rufo (58) of the USC Trojans reacts after a touchdown against the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Deshonne Redeaux (6) of the USC Trojans runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB19.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Deshonne Redeaux (6) of the USC Trojans runs for the first down against safety Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa (39) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) of the USC Trojans tackles...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB16.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) of the USC Trojans tackles running back Isaiah Carlson (21) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans for a turnover on downs in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Jayden Maiava of the USC Trojans gives the victory...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Jayden Maiava of the USC Trojans gives the victory sign prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cornerback Elbert Hill IV (2) of the USC Trojans tackles...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cornerback Elbert Hill IV (2) of the USC Trojans tackles wide receiver Carson Clark (1) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) of the USC Trojans tackles...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB17.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) of the USC Trojans tackles running back Isaiah Carlson (21) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans for a turnover on downs in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive tackle Alex Vansumeren (91) of the USC Trojans pressure...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive tackle Alex Vansumeren (91) of the USC Trojans pressure quarterback Luke Weaver (3) of the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The USC Trojans bands walks onto the field prior to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The USC Trojans bands walks onto the field prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USC Trojans fans try and stay cool prior to a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USC Trojans fans try and stay cool prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Football fans sit high up in the stadium prior to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Football fans sit high up in the stadium prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A USC Song Leader tries to stay cool using a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A USC Song Leader tries to stay cool using a portable hand fan prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A football fan tries to stay cool prior to a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A football fan tries to stay cool prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A USC Trojans fan looks on her phone prior to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A USC Trojans fan looks on her phone prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USC Trojans USC Song Leaders attempt to stay cool sitting...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USC Trojans USC Song Leaders attempt to stay cool sitting in the shade, and using portable hand fans tries to stay cool using a portable hand fan prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"USC Trojans fans try and stay cool prior to a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/LDN-L-USC-FBC-0830-KB04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>USC Trojans fans try and stay cool prior to a NCAA football game between the USC Trojans and the San Jos\u00e9 State Spartans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 59<\/p>\n<p>USC wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown against San Jose State during the second half of an NCAA college football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LOS ANGELES \u2014 USC asserted its dominance on the ground early and ran through San Jos\u00e9 State 42-26 in its season opener at the Coliseum. The Trojan first-string players shined, but depth proved to be a concern against their Mountain West opponent down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fourth quarter was not up to our standards,\u201d head coach Lincoln Riley told reporters. \u201cWe played a bunch of different guys \u2026 We had several that did not play the way we anticipated and there\u2019ll be a lot to learn and grow from.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to need the depth of this roster, and we challenged that in the fourth quarter and obviously didn\u2019t respond the way we wanted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Trojans\u2019 25 first-half rushing attempts were the most in an opening half under Riley. They had accumulated 111 yards and were shutting out the Spartans 28-0 by halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Quarterback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2025\/12\/16\/jayden-maiava-to-return-to-usc-football-next-season\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayden Maiava went 25 for 29<\/a> for 286 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. Running back King Miller finished with 63 yards on 15 carries and Waymond Jordan added 48 yards on eight attempts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been grinding since the end of the season last year, developing a relationship and a bond,\u201d Miller said of himself and Jordan. \u201cSo going out there to show it on tape, show it to the world has been great.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>USC (1-0) scored on all of its first-half drives except for one, when San Jos\u00e9 State forced a turnover on downs. Cajon High product Ethan Powell tackled a scrambling Maiava just short of the end zone to prevent USC from scoring.<\/p>\n<p>Maiava had scored the Trojans\u2019 first touchdown of the season on a quarterback keeper in an opening drive.<\/p>\n<p>Riley Wormley punched the ball in at the beginning of the second quarter for a 5-yard touchdown on a play that featured a two-back set, with Jordan assisting in blocking on the left side.<\/p>\n<p>Five Trojan running backs touched the ball, and two of them were true freshmen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey showed us since day one that they\u2019ve been here,\u201d Miller said of the freshmen. \u201cThey came into this offense, developed very well and we trusted them. They showed all ya\u2019ll today that they can do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Other standout freshmen included receivers Trent Mosley and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. Mosley was the primary punt returner and had a 41-yard return midway through the first quarter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2026\/08\/29\/trent-mosleys-breakout-usc-football-debut-no-surprise-to-lincoln-riley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">was the leading receiver<\/a> with seven receptions for 118 yards.<\/p>\n<p>Dixon-Wyatt finished with four catches for 36 yards. Maiava threw a high pass to the Mater Dei High product for a 35-yard gain and threaded a pass just left of a defender to land in Dixon-Wyatt\u2019s hands to score USC\u2019s third touchdown of the game with 5:35 remaining in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<p>The Trojans returned to their run game to finish the first half. Maiava handed Miller the ball three straight times, capping a drive with a 4-yard touchdown run for a 28-0 lead.<\/p>\n<p>The Trojans, playing their first game under defensive coordinator Gary Patterson, came up with a momentum-shifting fourth-down stop in the first quarter.<\/p>\n<p>The Spartans had marched 68 yards to the 7-yard line through a combination of Jabari Bates runs and smart decision-making by quarterback Luke Weaver. USC stuffed a run on a fourth-and-1 to force a turnover on downs.<\/p>\n<p>Defensive end Jide Abasiri was a key part of the play, bottling up Bates\u2019 forward-rushing energy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you have Jide on the field with you, it just makes the game a whole lot easier,\u201d linebacker Desman Stephens said. \u201cJide was back there in .03 seconds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mosley caught the first touchdown pass of his college career with 2:28 remaining in the third quarter. Maiava hit him with a quick strike as he crossed in front, then Mosley scampered and tumbled into the end zone to complete the 7-yard play.<\/p>\n<p>San Jos\u00e9 State (0-1) connected on a 27-yard field goal at the 7:13 mark of the third quarter, then scored a touchdown on its next possession. Weaver dropped back and launched a deep pass to Jerry McClure, who was nearing the end zone on a post route.<\/p>\n<p>McClure hauled in the pass for a 28-yard touchdown. Weaver pitched the ball to tight end Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole after that to execute a 2-point conversion and bring the score to 42-11.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocregister.com\/2026\/02\/02\/usc-heads-into-2026-season-with-a-qb-room-thats-quite-a-bit-better-than-last-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USC\u2019s defense struggled<\/a> to keep San Jose State\u2019s offense contained for the remainder of the game, and the Spartans\u2019 232 yards of second-half offense outpaced the Trojans\u2019 193 yards.<\/p>\n<p>True freshman Jonas Williams came in at quarterback when USC got the ball back. Shahn Alston added a 1-yard touchdown with roughly five minutes left on the clock, before the Spartans tacked on two more touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Weaver sent a 3-yard pass to Jordan Anderson with 4:31 to go, then scored on a 7-yard keeper with 39 seconds left, connecting with Cooper Hoch to complete a 2-point conversion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you start scoring a lot of points and start letting up a bit, that\u2019s when things can go south,\u201d Abasiri said. \u201cI think that\u2019s where we let our foot off the gas, and that\u2019s something we\u2019ve got to get better with next week.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"USC wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) reacts after scoring a touchdown against San Jose State during the second&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":447970,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[1321,1327,88,90,89,127,136,11320,125696],"class_list":["post-447969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-jose","tag-college-football","tag-college-sports","tag-san-jose","tag-san-jose-headlines","tag-san-jose-news","tag-sports","tag-top-stories","tag-usc-football","tag-usc-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/447969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=447969"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/447969\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/447970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=447969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=447969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=447969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}