Even former USC long snapper Jake Olson – the first blind player to play in a D1 football game – had jokes about the Trojans’ woeful attendance for Week 0.
I haven’t seen anyone in the Coliseum for years. Big effing deal. Tell the haters to pipe down!
— Jake Olson (@JakeOlson61) August 30, 2026
The L.A. Coliseum was only half-full for USC’s season opener. Meanwhile, North Dakota State’s home opener and FBS debut vs. Jacksonville State was packed.
“Powerhouse football progam” USC vs new FBS member North Dakota State.
There’s levels to diehard sports fandom. (vid @BryanDFischer) pic.twitter.com/mZ2Hn4MaaM
— Novig (@Novig) August 29, 2026
USC has a 41% chance of making the College Football Playoff according to Kalshi and can’t even sell out a stadium.
