https://reignoftroy.com/usc-gets-big-and-bad-on-defense-in-early-statement-win-over-fresno-stateReign of TroyenUSC gets big and bad on defense in early statement win over Fresno Stateusc trojans,Jayden Maiava,Fresno State2026-09-06T04:25:00Z2026-09-06T04:25:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8340,h_4691,x_0,y_346/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/144/01m1s7sq935ewsk68few.jpgSep 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive tackle Jide Abasiri (97) celebrates after an incomplete pass by Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Jayden Mandal (7) in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://reignoftroy.com/usc-can-t-afford-an-early-slip-up-at-home-against-feisty-fresno-state-teamReign of TroyenUSC can't afford an early slip up at home against feisty Fresno State teamusc trojans,Big Ten,Fresno State2026-09-04T11:00:02Z2026-09-04T11:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_169/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/144/01m1fvcfc2gb811jkd31.jpgAug 31, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view as Southern California Trojans center Brett Neilon (62) snaps the ball against Fresno State Bulldogs defensive tackle Keiti Iakopo (98) at the line of scrimmage uat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Fresno State 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports