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Logs brilliant line on the road Maiava was 21-for-33 passing for 301 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-23 victory against Penn State.

Impact Road wins on the East Coast have been hard to come by for the Trojans, but Maiava helped the team buck the trend in Happy Valley. he delivered another excellent total and powere dUSC offense to a much-needed win. They'll get a week off as they prepare to face another stiff test against Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Final Takeaways From Penn State's Wayward Loss to USC in the White Out The Nittany Lions' defense faltered for a second straight week, this time against Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Penn State Football Report Card After USC's Offense Tunes Up the Nittany Lions USC quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns against Penn State's outmanned defense.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Jayden Maiava leads No. 19 USC past Penn State 31-23

Jayden Maiava completed 21 of 33 passes for 301 yards with three touchdowns and No. 19 USC outlasted Penn State 31- 23 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

USC QB Jayden Maiava on How "Portuguese Horseshoes" Helped Refine His Accuracy SI Staff Writer Gilberto Manzano sits down with USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. Jayden opens up abo...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Lincoln Riley Clears the Air on Gary Patterson Moving From USC's Sidelines The No. 18 USC Trojans became involved in one head-turning move which arrived before a rough first half outing from quarterback Jayden Maiav...

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Directs offense to narrow victory Maiava completed 21 of 34 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 25-21 win against Washington.

Impact Maiava Apthy directed the offense again, but his yardage total was his lowest of the season, and he also recorded his third interception. USC's defense continued to struggle, a hurdle Maiava and the offense have found difficult to overcome. Maiava may be able to take advantage of a Penn State program in disarray as the Trojans travel to Happy Valley next week.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Gets Real About Rough Start Jayden Maiava turned it around in the second half, helping the No. 18 USC Trojans defeat the Washington Huskies 25-21.

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

No. 18 USC rallies past Washington 25-21 with Stewart's fumble return TD, more big defensive plays

No. 18 Southern California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half for a 25-21 victory over Washington

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Posts solid totals in wild game Maiava was 23-for-42 passing for 326 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 41-27 defeat versus Oregon. He also had six rushes for one yard with one touchdown...

Impact In a wild game at Memorial Coliseum filled with key injuries, questionable calls and breakaway runs, Maiava did all he could to match the tide of Oregon's offense, which was able to pick apart USC's defense throughout the game. USC's CFP aspirations took a big hit, but it's not expected to kill morale, as Maiava and company should be able to do their thing against a struggling Washington team next week.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

No. 12 USC's Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava & more after losing to No. 20 Oregon

SEPTEMBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Dylan Raiola leads No. 20 Oregon past No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's frightening injury

Dylan Raiola passed for 289 yards and two touchdowns after star Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s frightening injury, leading the 20th-ranked Ducks to a stirring 41-27 victory over...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

USC Trojans vs. Oregon Ducks Live Score Updates No. 12 USC host No. 20 Oregon in a jammed pack week 4 college football slate on Saturday, Sept. 26. Lincoln Riley vs. Dan Lanning. Jayden Ma...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Jayden Maiava's Remarkable Rise From Hawaiʻi to Heisman Contender Is Rooted in ʻOhana The USC QB grew up in public housing with 15 to 20 family members in one home. Now at the Trojans’ lavish facilities, he carries the values...

SEPTEMBER 24 • SI.COM

Oregon Defensive Lineman Aydin Breland Gives Honest Assessment of Jayden Maiava Ahead of No. 12 Oregon's matchup with No. 20 USC, Ducks defensive lineman and Southern California native Aydin Breland shared some of his th...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

AP Top 25 Poll Responds to USC, Alabama Escaping Upsets The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Alabama Escape Upsets The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

AP Top 25 Poll Prediction After USC, Others Escape Upsets The No. 12 USC Trojans survived a brief upset scare against Rutgers on the road as quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense ultimately led...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Jayden Maiava's Few Words Say Plenty About USC's Offensive Performance In No. 12 USC Trojans’ back and forth battle with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Jayden Maiava completed 20-of-32 passes (62.5 completion perc...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Keeps production up in victory Maiava completed 20 of 32 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-35 win versus Rutgers. He also rushed three times for nine yards.

Impact Maiaiva continues to turn in magnificent numbers for the Trojans, but the defense struggled to contain a resurgent Rutgers team. Luckily for Lincoln Riley, his offense is built to withstand these late-game assaults, which have happened all too frequently over the past two seasons. The team will need a full four quarters from Maiiava as they host an Oregon team that will be even tougher to put away.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Maiava throws for 277 yards and 2 TDs in No. 12 USC's 42-35 win at Rutgers

Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller ran for 102 yards and a TD to help No. 12 Southern California beat Rutgers 42-35 on Saturday in the Big Ten ope...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

How to watch USC vs Rutgers: Live stream College Football, NCAA, TV channel No. 12 USC will travel across the country for its first Big Ten matchup of the season against Rutgers on Saturday. Sep 12, 2026; Los Angeles...

SEPTEMBER 19 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Offers Honest Response to Injury Concerns During No. 12 USC Trojans’ contentious 49-30 victory over Louisiana on Sept. 12, senior quarterback Jayden Maiava put up a career-high perfo...

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

2026 College Football Rankings: Texas Takes No. 1 After Win Over Ohio State

Joel Klatt said he didn't want to spend this much time on one game. But after Texas and Ohio State played what he called an instant classic...

SEPTEMBER 14 • FOX SPORTS

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2026 Heisman Trophy Odds: Jeremiah Smith Remains Heavy Favorite

Jayden Maiava leads No. 19 USC past Penn State 31-23

No. 18 USC rallies past Washington 25-21 with Stewart's fumble return TD, more big defensive plays

No. 12 USC's Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava & more after losing to No. 20 Oregon

Dylan Raiola leads No. 20 Oregon past No. 12 USC 41-27 after Dante Moore's frightening injury

Maiava throws for 277 yards and 2 TDs in No. 12 USC's 42-35 win at Rutgers

2026 College Football Rankings: Texas Takes No. 1 After Win Over Ohio State