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USC Opens vs San Jose State with Nine Starters Returned

8/10/2026

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USC will open its season against San Jose State with nine offensive starters returning, including quarterback Jayden Maiava, and the No. 1 recruiting class.
San Jose State, which went 3-9 last year, will have only two returning starters, both offensive linemen.
USC will have all five starting offensive linemen and five defensive starters return for the opener.
An analyst said USC could be the next Indiana this year.

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USC will open its season against San Jose State with nine offensive starters returning, including quarterback Jayden Maiava, and the No. 1 recruiting class.
San Jose State, which went 3-9 last year, will have only two returning starters, both offensive linemen.
USC will have all five starting offensive linemen and five defensive starters return for the opener.
An analyst said USC could be the next Indiana this year.