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

Rising3 outlets reported this in 11 reports over 3 days
  1. 30 Aug, 18:17USC's empty seats show fans still aren't sold on Lincoln Riley's hype for 20261 outlet
  2. 2 Sept, 14:30USC Coach Defends Fans After Poor Turnout1 outlet
  3. and 3 one-off wordings
Sun, 30 August 2026peak 7 reports on Wed, 2 September 2026Wed, 2 September 2026

What it is about

USCUSA TodayLos Angeles TimesESPNFox NewsSan José StateColiseumLincoln RileyCBS SportsLos AngelesPaul FinebaumNBC SportsThe New York TimesFOX SportsKirk HerbstreitUnited StatesEspnLos Angeles, California, United StatesLouisiana, United StatesCalifornia, United States

Who published it, and when

original reportfirst to report
Google News - Top Stories1 original report1 original report
thebiglead.com1 original report
iheart.com7 original reports
30 Aug, 18:17over 3 days2 Sept, 14:30

1 report left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 11 original reports

  1. Sun, 30 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories18:17first to report

      USC's empty seats show fans still aren't sold on Lincoln Riley's hype for 2026 CBS Sports USC youth movement powers No. 14 Trojans to season-opening win over San José State Los Angeles Times USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing' Fox News USC fans to brave extreme heat today at Coliseum for Trojan football's season opener ABC7 Los Angeles USC 42-26 San José State (Aug 29, 2026) Game Recap ESPN

    • Google News - Top Stories19:44

      USC responds to empty crowd in Week 0 win, expects better attendance USA Today USC youth movement powers No. 14 Trojans to season-opening win over San José State Los Angeles Times USC fans to brave extreme heat today at Coliseum for Trojan football's season opener ABC7 Los Angeles USC 42-26 San José State (Aug 29, 2026) Game Recap ESPN USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing' Fox News

  2. Mon, 31 August 2026

    1 report
    • Google News - Top Stories14:02

      USC issues statement regarding poor attendance at home opener NBC Sports Times of Troy: First impressions from a steamy USC season opener Los Angeles Times ‘The seats were like hot plates’: Why USC’s Coliseum looked so empty Saturday - The Athletic The New York Times Paul Finebaum unloads on USC, Lincoln Riley after sparse Week 0 crowd USA Today Low Attendance For USC's Home Opener Raises Questions About Fan Engagement FOX Sports

  3. Tue, 1 September 2026

    1 report
  4. Wed, 2 September 2026

    7 reports
    • iheart.com14:30

      USC coach Lincoln Riley defends fans after low turnout at a hot season opener against San Jose State. Riley calls criticism a "false narrative," citing unfamiliarity with the program. Despite weather challenges, he expects increased attendance, with major games against Oregon and Ohio State ah...

    • iheart.com14:30

      USC coach Lincoln Riley defends fans after low turnout at a hot season opener against San Jose State. Riley calls criticism a "false narrative," citing unfamiliarity with the program. Despite weather challenges, he expects increased attendance, with major games against Oregon and Ohio State ah...

    • iheart.com14:30

      USC coach Lincoln Riley defends fans after low turnout at a hot season opener against San Jose State. Riley calls criticism a "false narrative," citing unfamiliarity with the program. Despite weather challenges, he expects increased attendance, with major games against Oregon and Ohio State ah...

    • iheart.com14:30

      USC coach Lincoln Riley defends fans after low turnout at a hot season opener against San Jose State. Riley calls criticism a "false narrative," citing unfamiliarity with the program. Despite weather challenges, he expects increased attendance, with major games against Oregon and Ohio State ah...

    • iheart.com14:30

      USC coach Lincoln Riley defends fans after low turnout at a hot season opener against San Jose State. Riley calls criticism a "false narrative," citing unfamiliarity with the program. Despite weather challenges, he expects increased attendance, with major games against Oregon and Ohio State ah...

    • iheart.com14:30

      USC coach Lincoln Riley defends fans after low turnout at a hot season opener against San Jose State. Riley calls criticism a "false narrative," citing unfamiliarity with the program. Despite weather challenges, he expects increased attendance, with major games against Oregon and Ohio State ah...

    • iheart.com14:30

      USC coach Lincoln Riley defends fans after low turnout at a hot season opener against San Jose State. Riley calls criticism a "false narrative," citing unfamiliarity with the program. Despite weather challenges, he expects increased attendance, with major games against Oregon and Ohio State ah...

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