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2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Raiola to Oregon, Leavitt to LSU

The college football transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, but players didn't wait until then to announce their intentions to enter it.

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Three Reasons Targeting a Transfer Portal Quarterback Makes Sense for USC Trojans The USC Trojans might be in the market for a transfer portal quarterback. Despite having Jayden Maiava returning and four-star Jonas William...

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Two picks in loss Maiava was 18-for-30 passing for 280 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Tuesday's 30-27 overtime defeat against TCU.

Impact Maiava was solid against TCU but ultimately couldn't do enough to lead the Trojans to victory, and his two interceptions were back-breakers in what was such a narrow defeat in overtime. Still, Maiava had a good year for USC, tossing for 3,711 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while picking up 157 yards and six scores on the ground. He now must decide how to spend his one remaining season of eligibility.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

'It Felt Like a Movie': TCU Gets Stunning Alamo Bowl Victory Over USC

Jeremy Payne's game-winning touchdown in overtime capped off TCU's comeback victory over USC in the Alamo Bowl.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'It Felt Like a Movie': TCU Gets Stunning Alamo Bowl Victory Over USC

25 Best College Football Moments of 2025, From Indiana Fireworks to Big Noon Kickoff

FOX Sports' college football experts rank their top-25 moments from the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

25 Best College Football Moments of 2025, From Indiana Fireworks to Big Noon Kickoff

Senior Ken Seals gets chance to lead his hometown Horned Frogs against No. 16 Trojans in Alamo Bowl

Senior quarterback Ken Seals will get a chance to lead his hometown TCU Horned Frogs against No. 16 Southern California in the Alamo Bowl on Tuesday after Josh Hoover opted to ente...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

QB Jayden Maiava uncovers massive reason why USC Trojans return was inevitable | Sporting News The USC Trojans will have stability at the quarterback position next season thanks to Jayden Maiava, but the reason for his decision was a n...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lincoln Riley Addresses Importance of Re-Signing Quarterback Jayden Maiava The USC Trojans announced the re-signing of quarterback Jayden Maiava. Of all the re-signings the program has announced, Maiava’s may be the...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Deadspin | USC QB Jayden Maiava returning to Trojans in 2026 Deadspin | USC QB Jayden Maiava returning to Trojans in 2026

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Re-signs with USC Maiava has re-signed with the Trojans' for their 2026 season, according to their X account.

Impact Maiava significantly increased his statistical production during 2025, his second season for USC, so it makes sense that both parties would want to stick together for 2026. He is only one touchdown short of equaling 30 for this year, and the quarterback can reach said tally in USC's Dec. 30 bowl game with TCU. Maiava has already updated his career-highs in passing yards (3,431), passing touchdowns (23) and rushing TDs (six).

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heisman Rankings: Joel Klatt's Top 5 Candidates for 2026

A pair of Ohio State stars lead the way in Joel Klatt's early top five for the 2026 Heisman race.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Heisman Rankings: Joel Klatt's Top 5 Candidates for 2026

Plays well in rivalry game Maiava completed 21 of 29 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 29-10 win over UCLA.

Impact Maiava finished his junior campaign with an excellent total against UCLA. Maiava's arm represented one of the most potent passing attacks in the country this season, and he finished with 3,431 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions, and he also added six touchdowns with his feet. USC will likely end up in the Alamo Bowl or a bowl at level, but we will have to wait and see what Maiava's future plans hold. He has one year of eligibility remaining, and he'll have to decide if this is the year he makes the leap to the NFL. He's likely fall behind prospects like Fernando Mendoza and John Mateer, but he may benefit more from waiting a year. If the team can convince Ja'Kobi Lane to stick around, Maiava's decision could be affected. If he does decide to declare, he might end up as a no-show for the bowl game.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makai Lemon catches big TD pass after benching, and No. 19 USC races past rival UCLA 29-10

Makai Lemon caught a 32-yard touchdown pass after being benched for the first quarter, and King Miller rushed for 124 yards and two scores in No. 19 Southern California’s 29-10 vic...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 19 USC benches star WRs Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane in 1st quarter of rivalry game with UCLA

Star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane did not play for No. 19 Southern California in the first quarter of the Trojans’ regular-season finale against archrival UCLA

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA's Tim Skipper educates Bruins on USC rivalry with video ahead of schools' crosstown showdown

UCLA has a large number of transfer players who are largely unfamiliar with the Bruins’ near-century-old football rivalry with Southern California, so interim head coach Tim Skippe...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Comes up short against the Ducks Maiava completed 25 of 43 passes for 306 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-27 loss against Oregon.

Impact Although Maiava had a lot of success against Oregon's secondary, his two picks didn't help matters for the Trojans. The end result should be laid on a forgiving defense that failed to stop Dante Moore and his crew of running backs. Although USC's playoff aspirations are in the rear-view mirror after the loss, the team will likely secure a major bowl berth. Maiava and the Trojans face crosstown rival UCLA in the final game of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore on Ohio State's Offense: 'It's Potent ... The Best'

Ahead of "The Game," Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore spoke candidly about what he and the 18th-ranked Wolverines expect from No. 1 Ohio S...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan HC Sherrone Moore on Ohio State's Offense: 'It's Potent ... The Best'

Moore throws 2 TD passes and No. 6 Oregon derails No. 16 USC's CFP hopes with a 42-27 win

Dante Moore threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns as No. 6 Oregon likely dashed No. 16 Southern California’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff with a 42-27 victory

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Jayden Maiava 2026 NFL Draft scouting report studies college football's most productive passer | Sporting News Maiava is producing like a Heisman candidate.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Performs well in inclement weather Maiava was 23-for-32 passing for 254 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-21 victory against Iowa. He also had five rushes for 11 yards.

Impact Although rain was expected to hamper USC's passing game, Maiava rose to the occasion and gave the Iowa defense all it could handle. USC's playoff chances increased after the Iowa win, and Maiava will lead his prolific passing corps into Eugene for a tough task against Oregon this week.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa vs USC bringing the heat 🔥🏈

Iowa vs USC bringing the heat 🔥🏈

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Brought the Weather to L.A., but USC Brought the Fight To Keep Its CFP Hopes Alive

No. 17 USC football braved the rainy conditions to beat No. 21 Iowa and maintain its College Football Playoff chances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Iowa Brought the Weather to L.A., but USC Brought the Fight To Keep Its CFP Hopes Alive

No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. No. 17 USC Trojans | FOX College Football

No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. No. 17 USC Trojans | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 17 Southern California scores final 19 points, keeps CFP hopes alive with 26-21 win over Iowa

Makai Lemon made 10 catches for 153 yards and a second-half touchdown, and No. 17 Southern California scored 19 unanswered points to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive w...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon for spectacular 12-yard TD, cutting USC’s deficit against Iowa

Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon for spectacular 12-yard TD, cutting USC’s deficit against Iowa

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS