Coliseum Commission unanimously approves long-term lease for USC

[ May 12, 2008 | Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times ]

In a special meeting this morning, the Coliseum Commission voted unanimously to approve a long-term lease that will keep USC playing football at the historic stadium for decades to come. The agreement now goes to the USC finance committee, which will vote Wednesday on whether to give the school’s final approval. It is the first long-term agreement in a relationship between USC and the Coliseum that spans more than 80 years. The 25-year lease can be extended to 47 years.