London, defense carry No. 15 USC past San Jose St. 30-7

LOS ANGELES -- , Drake London racked up some incredible receiving numbers when Southern California’s offense was on the field. When San Jose State had the ball, the Trojans’ defense often looked impenetrable. Yet No. 15 USC’s lead was still stuck in the single digits until a fourth-quarter surge rewarded the Trojans with a suitable margin of season-opening victory. London caught a career-high 12 passes for 137 yards, Greg Johnson returned a late interception 37 yards for a touchdown and the Trojans pulled away for a 30-7 victory over the Spartans. USC still hasn’t lost a home opener played in the Coliseum in the 21st century. But until the fourth quarter, this victory was another version of the underwhelming starts that have been common under seventh-year head coach Clay Helton.