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10 Best Season Opening Wins in USC Football History

Throughout USC football history, the Trojans have had a knack for starting seasons on the right foot. They have traditionally opened campaigns with marquee opponents in storied venues, writing a storybook tale or two along the way.

Though that won’t exactly be the case in 2015 with USC starting the season with Arkansas State at home, the Trojans will look to win their 18th consecutive home opener.

Here’s a look at the most iconic Week 1 wins in school history, starting with a romp of the Trojans’ crosstown rivals.

LOS ANGELES, CA - CIRCA 1930:  Players of the University of Southern California Trojans football team compete against the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by University of Southern California/Collegiate Images/Getty Images)
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1929: USC 76, UCLA 0

After winning the school’s first national title in 1928, the Trojans entered the 1929 season with a lot to live up to.