San Jose State vs. No. 14 USC college football score: Full stats from non-conference matchup
The Trojans and Spartans face off in Los Angeles.
San Jose State hosted No. 14 USC in a Week 0 college football game, held at the Coliseum in San Jose, California. The Trojans faced off against a team led by redshirt senior quarterback Jayden Maiava, who had led the nation in quarterback rating and passing yards during the 2025 season.
The match began with USC scoring first, but San Jose State quickly responded with a touchdown of their own. The first half ended with both teams at 7-7. In the second half, San Jose State scored a touchdown to take an early lead in the second quarter. USC responded with a touchdown of their own, making the score 14-14.
Neither team managed to score after that, resulting in a 14-14 tie at the end of the game. San Jose State's offense was led by running back Luke Weaver and Jabari Bates, while USC relied on Jayden Maiava as their quarterback. USC's defense had limited success, while San Jose State's defense had a stronger showing, with 3 solo sacks and 3 tackles for loss. USC's defense was unable to stop San Jose State's rushing attack, allowing 82 total rushing yards.
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