Jayden Maiava News, Rumors, Updates - USC Trojans

Lake McRee headlines deepest USC tight ends group of Lincoln Riley's tenure USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has a strong security blanket to work with during spring football practice, lining up alongside three strong t...

APRIL 11, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

Lincoln Riley discusses Jayden Maiava's mindset entering spring ball Maiava enters the spring as the favorite to be USC's starting quarterback in 2025.

MARCH 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Jayden Maiava shows improvement as he fights to retain USC starting quarterback job USC coach Lincoln Riley said Jayden Maiava is a driven worker who is pushing to show progress while competing during spring football practic...

MARCH 26, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

Lincoln Riley Addresses USC's Critical QB Battle With dual-threat quarterback Jayden Maiava and five-star recruit Husan Longstreet at his disposal, Lincoln Riley has a tough decision to mak...

MARCH 25, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lincoln Riley Drops Strong Statement on Next Steps Jayden Maiava Must Take USC head coach Lincoln Riley revealed his expectations for Jayden Maiava.

MARCH 25, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jayden Maiava transfer rumors heat up, creating intrigue for USC fans Maiava to Miami and Mario Cristobal? Rumors are flying on social media.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Completes comeback with big effort Maiava was 22-for-39 passing for 295 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions during Friday's 35-31 victory over Texas A&M.

Impact Maiava and the Trojans fell behind 24-7 in the third quarter of the Las Vegas Bowl, but Maiava led touchdown drives on four of the last five possessions for the Trojans to lead the comeback and pick up the bowl game win. After taking over the starting job midway through the year, Maiava finished the season, completing 60.1 percent of his pass attempts for 1,201 passing yards and an 11:5 TD:INT ratio, adding 20 carries for 45 yards and four touchdowns as a runner. Barring additions via the transfer portal under center, Maiava could be in line to start again in 2025.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Maiava conquers Las Vegas Bowl by leading record-setting comeback for USC Maiava helped guide USC to an improbable comeback, hitting Kyle Ford on a six-yard slant pass for a game-winning score in a 35-31 victory.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Slings it around in Week 14 loss Maiava was 27-for-48 passing for 360 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 49-35 loss versus Notre Dame. He also had five rushes for 11 yards with two touc...

Impact Maiava had the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in his third start of the season. The redshirt sophomore was still inefficient and played rather erratically while throwing a season-high 48 passes. This was on full display when he tossed back-to-back pick-sixes on the goal line during the fourth quarter, including one that was returned 99 yards and another that was returned 100 yards for Notre Dame touchdowns. Maiava moved the ball back down the field and threw his third passing touchdowns of the game when he hit wideout Ja'Kobi Lane for an eight-yard score with 13 seconds remaining. The signal-caller kept the Trojans in it for most of the game, but he ultimately cost the team a chance to win with these two crucial mistakes. Maiava completed 60.2 percent of his passes for 840 yards while scoring touchdowns 10 total touchdowns and committing four turnovers over the final three games of the regular season. He will likely remain under center for USC's upcoming bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rallies for win versus UCLA Maiava completed 19 of 35 passes for 221 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 19-13 victory versus UCLA.

Impact Maiava had another sloppy outing in his second start for the Trojans. The redshirt sophomore made the play when it mattered in the fourth quarter, avoiding a sack before scrambling and throwing a four-yard touchdown to wideout Ja'Kobi Lane in the back corner of the end zone. This win also secured a bowl berth for the Trojans. Maiava is now in line to face easily his toughest test thus far during next week's regular-season finale versus rival Notre Dame.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Maiava rallies Southern California to 19-13 victory over crosstown rival UCLA

Jayden Maiava passed for 221 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown to Ja’Kobi Lane midway through the fourth quarter, and Southern California rallied for a 19-13 victory over UCLA Sa...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads win in first start Maiava was 25-for-35 passing for 259 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 28-20 win against Nebraska. He also had five rushes for 20 yards with one touchd...

Impact Maiava made his first start for the Trojans after replacing previous starter Miller Moss earlier this week. The UNLV transfer got out to a shaky beginning with two completions on his first seven passing attempts and throwing a pick-six on an off-target throw. He then completed nine straight passes and went on to throw touchdown passes of six, 12 and 48 yards, and he capped off his outing with a two-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Maiava also lost a fumble on a scramble attempt in the second half, but his first start of the year was still a net-positive for the offense. He'll look to match this strong outing during next Saturday's road game against cross-town rival UCLA.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Maiava stellar in 1st start as USC holds off Nebraska Jayden Maiava passed for 259 yards and accounted for all four touchdowns in his first career start, and Southern California reversed its mis...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. USC Trojans Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jayden Maiava connects with Duce Robinson for a 48-yard TD, giving USC the lead over Nebraska

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jayden Maiava finds Kyron Hudson for a 12-yard TD, giving USC the lead over Nebraska

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jayden Maiava poised to become the first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC LOS ANGELES - Before he’d ever played the position, Jayden Maiava had a sense of what a Samoan quart...

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Jayden Maiava follows in his Polynesian heroes' footsteps when he becomes USC's starting quarterback

Jayden Maiava grew up watching Marcus Mariota win the Heisman Trophy and cheering while Tua Tagovailoa led Alabama to a national championship

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Reports: USC benches QB Miller Moss, turns to Jayden Maiava Southern California is benching starting quarterback Miller Moss and will replace him with transfer Jayden Maiava, multiple outlets reported...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

USC is promoting Jayden Maiava to starting QB late in its disappointing season, AP source says

Jayden Maiava is replacing Miller Moss as Southern California’s starting quarterback with three games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season, according to a person with...

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • Associated Press

USC reportedly benches QB Miller Moss in favor of transfer Jayden Maiava

USC head coach Lincoln Riley is benching QB Miller Moss as the Trojans have struggled to a 2-5 record in Big Ten play.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

USC reportedly benches QB Miller Moss in favor of transfer Jayden Maiava

Lincoln Riley benches Miller Moss as Jayden Maiava gets the start vs Nebraska Quarterback Jayden Maiava will start for the Trojans in their upcoming matchup against Nebraska, replacing Miller Moss.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Stepping in for Moss Maiava will assume the starting quarterback role for USC, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The UNLV transfer Maiava will step in for Miller Moss, who threw three interceptions against Washington last week as the Trojans dropped to 4-5. Maiava has played in one game this season, performing mop-up duty against Utah State and completing 8-of-11 passes for 66 yards. Last season with the Runnin' Rebels, he Threw for 3,085 yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while adding 277 rushing yards and three touchdowns in that department.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Maiava has the tools and training to be USC's quarterback of the future Trojans backup quarterback Jayden Maiava has earned praise for his progress and potential after stops at three high schools and previous col...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • LATIMES.COM

Relegated to backup role Maiava will open the 2024 season as the backup quarterback for USC, head coach Lincoln Riley confirmed Monday.

Impact Maiava was always considered to be a long shot to upset Miller Moss in the race for the QB1 role. Maiava has improved significantly during the spring and could be used in some packages due to his mobility, as he recorded 73 carries for 277 yards and three scores for UNLV in 2023.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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