USC Trojans Football: Exciting Matchups and TV Schedule Revealed for Weeks 0-3
As we approach the end of May, college football season is on the horizon, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming games. The Big Ten recently unveiled the TV schedule for weeks 0-3 and special date games, giving fans a glimpse of what's to come.
USC's week 1 matchup against Fresno State has been scheduled for Friday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. PT, with the game set to be broadcast on FOX. The Trojans will kick off their season at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with a week 0 game against San Jose State on August 29 at 12 p.m. PT, airing on NBC.
Following their game against San Jose State, USC will face Fresno State in their sixth all-time meeting, with the Trojans holding a 4-1 record against the Bulldogs. The game against Louisiana in week 2 on Sept. 12 will mark the first-ever matchup between the two programs, with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. PT on the Big Ten Network.
After three home games, USC will travel to New Jersey to take on Rutgers in their first Big Ten game of the season on Sept. 19. The game will be aired on CBS at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT, marking the Trojans' first trip to SHI Stadium and the second meeting between the two schools.
The matchup against Rutgers is significant as it sets the stage for the highly anticipated game against Oregon on Sept. 26. This game will be a major test for both teams and could have significant implications for the Big Ten and College Football Playoff.
The following week, USC will face Washington at home on Oct. 3 in another exciting West Coast matchup. With the Huskies likely to be undefeated leading up to this game, it promises to be a thrilling showdown for both teams.
The Trojans have the potential to host College GameDay for the first time since 2013, with the games against Oregon or Washington drawing interest from ESPN. The upcoming matchups are shaping up to be exciting and pivotal moments in the college football season.