Lincoln Riley dismisses empty seats controversy as a 'false narrative' after low-attendance USC home opener

The USC Trojans started their college football season on the right foot, defeating San Jose State University 42-26 in Week 0, as expected given their No. 14 ranking entering the new season.

However, some college football fans were concerned by the turnout at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum after seeing many empty seats for the team’s home opener.

The Trojans are one of the top teams in the country, and though they were five-touchdown favorites entering this matchup against SJSU,...