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USC Beats San Jose State 42–6 in Week 0

8/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. USC Trojans defeated San José State 42–6 in their Week 0 opener at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Coach Lincoln Riley promoted true freshman Jonas Williams to the No. 2 quarterback position for the game.
Five true freshmen started, featuring receivers Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Trent Mosley.
Center Kilian O’Connor suffered a season-ending injury, prompting Tobias Raymond to assume the center role.

History

Historical Context

After Pete Carroll led USC to a 12-1 season and a BCS title game in January 2006—ending a 34-game win streak with a 41-38 loss to Texas—USC became known for promoting true freshmen, a practice echoed today as Lincoln Riley starts freshman quarterback Jonas Williams. The 2005-06 era’s recruiting depth and NCAA sanctions continue to shape the program’s strategy through 2025.

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Story summary

U.S. USC Trojans defeated San José State 42–6 in their Week 0 opener at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Coach Lincoln Riley promoted true freshman Jonas Williams to the No. 2 quarterback position for the game.
Five true freshmen started, featuring receivers Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and Trent Mosley.
Center Kilian O’Connor suffered a season-ending injury, prompting Tobias Raymond to assume the center role.

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