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Final August 29, 2026 β€’ Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
NCAAF PREVIEW β€’ August 29, 2026 Featured Matchup

Gridiron Matchup: San JosΓ© State Spartans (0-1) takes on USC Trojans (1-0) at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles.

San JosΓ© State Spartans
Visiting Side
Record 0-1
USC Trojans
Home Side
Record 1-0

Scoring

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 T
SAN 0 0 3 23 26
USC 7 21 7 7 42

Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play

Score 8:55
Jayden Maiava 1 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score 14:20
Riley Wormley 5 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score 2:46
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt 9 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score 0:30
King Miller 4 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score 7:15
Trajan Sinatra 22 Yd Field Goal
Score 2:28
Trent Mosley 14 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score 14:56
Jerry McClure 28 Yd pass from Luke Weaver (Luke Weaver Pass to Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole for Two-Point Conversion)
Score 9:42
Shahn Alston 1 Yd Run (Caden Chittenden Kick)
Score 5:11
Jordan Anderson 3 Yd pass from Luke Weaver (Trajan Sinatra Kick)
Score 1:45
Luke Weaver 7 Yd Run (Luke Weaver Pass to Cooper Hoch for Two-Point Conversion)

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
San JosΓ© State Spartans
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80%
USC Trojans
Projected Score SAN 21 - USC 36
Data Confidence High
Data Used 5 of 5 categories
  • USC Trojans scoring offense aligns well against San JosΓ© State Spartans defense.
  • USC Trojans offense moves the ball more consistently.
  • USC Trojans passing game has a favorable matchup.
  • USC Trojans rushing attack has the advantage.
San JosΓ© State Spartans
STAT
USC Trojans

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host USC Trojans plays on familiar turf at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles.
Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Why San JosΓ© State Spartans Could Win

San JosΓ© State Spartans will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.

Why USC Trojans Could Win

USC Trojans scoring offense aligns well against San JosΓ© State Spartans defense.

Deciding Factor

USC Trojans offense moves the ball more consistently.

Game Details

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
51,144
Closing Odds
Line: USC -37.5 | O/U: 61.5
Consensus Pool

Circle Crowd Pick Meter

Closed Poll
San JosΓ© State Spartans (36.0%) USC Trojans (64.0%)
Total Submissions: 69 circles

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