San Jose State falls 42-26 at No. 14 USC in season opener

The Spartans were overwhelmed early, trailing 28-0 at halftime and 35-3 before scoring three late touchdowns, with part of the rally coming against USC reserves. The defense struggled against USC's run game, third-down execution, and red-zone efficiency, although San Jose State improved after halftime and produced its first takeaway through Naseri Danielson.