USC Hosts Fresno State in Football

The USC Trojans will host the Fresno State Bulldogs on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in a Week 1 college football matchup. The game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on FOX. USC enters the contest with a 1-0 record after defeating San Jose State 42-26 in its season opener, while Fresno State is making its 2026 debut. USC's victory over San Jose State was more decisive than the final score indicated. The Trojans, who were 38.5-point favorites, pulled their starters in the fourth quarter, allowing San Jose State to outscore them 23-7 in the final period. Quarterback Jayden Maiava led the offense, completing 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, while also scoring a rushing touchdown. True freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley made a significant impact in his collegiate debut, catching seven passes for 118 yards and a touchdown. The performance highlighted the depth of USC's roster, which started five true freshmen in the opener. Fresno State is coming off a 9-4 season and will be led by fourth-year junior Jayden Mandal, who has been named the starting quarterback. This will be only his second collegiate start.