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Coach Lincoln Riley and the 14th-ranked USC Trojans kick off the 2026 season against the visiting San Jose State Spartans on Saturday. USC, which finished fourth in the Big Ten at 7-2 and were 9-4 overall, is looking to challenge for the conference championship for the first time since joining the Big Ten in 2024. San Jose State, meanwhile, is looking to improve on its 3-9 overall and 2-6 mark in the Mountain West last year. The Spartans tied for ninth in 2025. Visit our DraftKings promo code review and get $200 in bonus bets as a new user after $5+ in wagers here:
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Trojans are 38.5-point favorites in the latest San Jose State vs. USC odds, while the over/under is 61.5.
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