USC’s Empty Coliseum Raises Questions | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

USC’s season opener drew just 51,000 fans in a stadium that holds over 77,000—sparking online buzz and debate. The game, a last-minute fill-in against San Jose State after Notre Dame fell through, left season ticket holders disappointed with a weaker schedule. Critics question why fans stayed home despite USC’s big investments, top recruiting class, and flashy new facility—some blaming heat and logistics, others calling the opponent uninspiring. With tougher conference games ahead, the real test will be whether LA’s faithful show up when it really matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76e87947c19ddae9