O/NSO: The heat of the moment edition

The Obvious: One thing seems for sure certain when the No. 6 USC Trojans open up the 2023 season next Saturday, Aug. 26, hosting the unranked San Jose State Spartans in the Coliseum in an early evening 5 p.m. Pacific kickoff time – it’s gonna be hot but probably not as hot as the following week when the Trojans host the Nevada Wolfpack on Saturday, Sept. 2, in the mid-afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Pacific. The Not So Obvious: It’s certainly no shock that this time of the year in Los Angeles the sun and heat will affect sporting events played in the mid-afternoon and early evening. In fact, whether the Trojans play home or away during late August and into early October, weather can play a factor not only for the teams involved but for attendance, as well.