USC responds to empty crowd in Week 0 win, expects better attendance

6 verified updates • corroborated by 4 independent sources • tracked since August 29, 2026

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Aug 29, 11:00 PM 1 source: Fox News
USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing'
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Aug 30, 11:00 PM 1 source: USA Today
USC responds to empty crowd in Week 0 win, expects better attendance
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Aug 31, 01:00 AM 1 source: Awful Announcing
USC issues statement on poor home opener attendance after images of empty LA Coliseum go viral
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Aug 31, 01:30 AM 1 source: USA Today
USC responds to empty crowd in Week 0 win, expects better attendance
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Aug 31, 03:00 AM 1 source: CBS Sports
USC's empty seats show fans still aren't sold on Lincoln Riley's hype for 2026
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Aug 31, 04:01 AM 1 source: USA Today
USC responds to empty crowd in Week 0 win, expects better attendance