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How to watch San Jose State vs. USC in season opener on NBC and Peacock
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The teams have different recent performance records, with one team coming off a 9-4 season and the other a 3-9 season. A quarterback who led the Big Ten in total offense is returning, along with leading rushers.
College football season is starting with a matchup between two California teams. A quarterback who led the Big Ten in total offense is returning, along with leading rushers. The opposing team is looking to fill a void at quarterback after a transfer.
The teams have different recent performance records, with one team coming off a 9-4 season and the other a 3-9 season. A new quarterback is expected to start for the team with the poorer record.
Further details about the matchup and how to watch are available, including information on the teams and their players.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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