The 2016 football schedule for the USC Trojans has been released and it looks to be one of the most difficult in the country. The Trojans will face 11 teams that qualified for a bowl this season. On September third USC kicks off the season in Arlington Texas against back to back playoff contenders the Alabama Crimson Tide followed by their home opener on the 10th against Utah State. The Trojans then close out the month of September with a road trip to the Farm to play the Pac-12 Champion Stanford Cardinal followed by a road game against Utah on Friday the 23rd.