Watch Fresno State Bulldogs vs USC Trojans live today on FOX or stream the game on FOX One from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT during CFB Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. The 2026 game is the seventh meeting between the California programs. Fresno State’s only win in the series came in the 1992 Freedom Bowl, while USC won the latest matchup 45-17 at the Coliseum in 2022.

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Fresno State opens its season with Matt Entz back at the Coliseum, this time on the opposite sideline. Before taking over the Bulldogs, Entz served on USC’s staff as assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. The Friday night game is Fresno State’s third straight season opener on a major broadcast network and USC’s second home date of 2026. You can stream Fresno State vs USC live on FOX One. FOX One brings together live FOX College Football games, highlights, expert coverage, and live and on-demand FOX programming, all in one place. Start your 3-day free trial and stream on supported devices.

FOX + ESPN College Football Schedule 2026 — Week 1

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
Week 1 — Watch UMass vs Rutgers — 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch UAB vs Illinois — 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT

Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Week 1 — Watch Indiana State vs Purdue — 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Toledo vs Michigan State — 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Fresno State vs USC — 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT

Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
Week 1 — Watch North Texas vs Indiana — 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Ohio vs Nebraska — 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Ball State vs Ohio State — 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Boston College vs Cincinnati — 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Marshall vs Penn State — 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Northern Illinois vs Iowa — 4:15 p.m. ET / 1:15 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Abilene Christian vs Texas Tech — 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Clemson vs LSU — 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Hampton vs Maryland — 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch South Dakota State vs Northwestern — 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
Week 1 — Watch Central Michigan vs New Mexico — 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026
Week 1 — Watch Louisville vs Ole Miss — 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

Fresno State made its mark on the series right away, beating USC 24-7 in the 1992 Freedom Bowl. Since then, the Trojans have taken control. USC officially leads 4-1, with the most recent meeting ending in a 45-17 win at the Coliseum in 2022. The on-field record is 5-1, although USC’s 2005 victory was later vacated.