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One Area USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Must Improve Heading Into Next Season After a solid showing during the 2025 season, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava has an opportunity to take a step forward and have an ev...

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Three Questions Surrounding USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is one of the most experienced signal-callers in college football this season, having started 31 caree...

JUNE 3 • SI.COM

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava's Offseason Mindset Is Hard To Ignore With a very important season looming for the USC Trojans, the performance of quarterback Jayden Maiava could go a long way in determining th...

JUNE 1 • SI.COM

Jayden Maiava's Path to Unlocking His Full Potential at USC With the 2026 season on the horizon, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava seems to be in a great position to build on his performance from...

MAY 30 • SI.COM

Three Keys to Quarterback Jayden Maiava's Heisman Trophy Hopes Following the 2025 season, the USC Trojans, coach Lincoln Riley, and quarterback Jayden Maiava have an opportunity to improve as an offense...

MAY 26 • SI.COM

2026 Heisman Trophy Odds: CJ Carr, Arch Manning Early Favorites

Could Arch Manning follow in the familial footsteps and be named a Heisman finalist in 2026? Here are the latest odds for the award.

MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 Heisman Trophy Odds: CJ Carr, Arch Manning Early Favorites

Jayden Maiava Opens Up on Leadership Growth as USC's Starting Quarterback Jayden Maiava made impressive strides in his first full season as the USC Trojans' starting quarterback. Despite the Trojans falling just sh...

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava gets generous ranking from CBS Sports CFB analyst | Sporting News USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava is one of the best Big Ten signal-callers returning this fall. Even though the college football season...

MARCH 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Confidential: Execs, Scouts Already Pondering Potential of QBs in 2027 Draft

Will quarterback-needy teams take a back seat on the QB carousel this offseason? Who is the frontrunner to be the No. 1 QB in 2027? Here's w...

FEBRUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Confidential: Execs, Scouts Already Pondering Potential of QBs in 2027 Draft

College Football Stock Watch: Why USC is Heading in Right Direction, and Alabama Isn't

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt explains which teams are trending up and which are trending down as we enter the offseason.

FEBRUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Stock Watch: Why USC is Heading in Right Direction, and Alabama Isn't

Lincoln Riley on USC’s schedule, Jayden Maiava, #1 Recruiting Class | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd

Lincoln Riley on USC’s schedule, Jayden Maiava, #1 Recruiting Class | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd

FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Let's Debate: 6 Burning Questions for College Football in 2026

FOX Sports' college football writers discuss the sport's early burning questions for the 2026 season.

JANUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS

Let's Debate: 6 Burning Questions for College Football in 2026

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...

JANUARY 8 • SI.COM

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