USC, Jayden Maiava

Jayden Maiava passes for 3 TDs, runs for another in debut start to lead USC past Nebraska, 28-20
Southern California beat Nebraska 28-20 for its second win in six games. Jayden Maiava passed for 259 yards and three touchdowns in his first start for the Trojans.
Jayden Maiava poised to become the first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Jayden Maiava knows he will be setting an example for others when he becomes the first Polynesian to start at quarterback at USC Saturday.
Jayden Maiava wins first USC start as Trojans avoid 4th-quarter failure
Jayden Maiava made mistakes in his first USC start, but he played through them and looked composed in big moments. Call it a good first step for him and USC.
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.
Jayden Maiava leads Trojans past Nebraska in first USC start
The UNLV transfer quarterback throws for 259 yards and accounts for four touchdowns in a 28-20 Big Ten victory over the Cornhuskers at the Coliseum
Plaschke: Can dynamic new USC quarterback Jayden Maiava revive Lincoln Riley?
Lincoln Riley needs to approach the final stretch of the season as if he's coaching for his USC life, and Jayden Maiava could be the player who saves him.
USC holds off Nebraska in a battle of new-look offenses, Jayden Maiava’s first start
USC’s Greedy Vance Jr. iced the Trojans’ 28-20 win against Nebraska with an interception of Huskers quarterback Dylan Raiola.
USC QB Jayden Maiava is an ‘inspiration for the people of Hawaii’
Maiava, who grew up on O’ahu, will face off Saturday against Nebraska’s Dylan Railoa, a fellow Polynesian QB, in a ‘stepping stone’ for their community
Maiava set to become 1st Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
LOS ANGELES >> Before he’d ever played the position, Jayden Maiava had a sense of what a Samoan quarterback could mean to his community. Growing up in Palolo Valley in a big Samoan family, he’d felt that power firsthand.
How did USC end up with Jayden Maiava as QB1? It’s a long story
Maiava was a three-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting cycle with only two FBS offers. Now, he's the starting QB at USC.
Nebraska vs. USC Prediction: Jayden Maiava Offers Up Hope for Trojans
Two teams, both at pivotal moments, with seasons teetering on the edge. For Nebraska, it’s a fight to secure bowl eligibility; for USC, it’s about salvaging the remnants of a season that once held so much promise.
Jayden Maiava played well enough to win, but turnovers are cause for concern
There was a lot of good and a lot of bad for Jayden Maiava. The main thing to remember is that this was only his first start.
The Sports Report: Jayden Maiava is set to make history at USC
When he takes the field Saturday, he’ll become the first person of Polynesian descent to start a game at quarterback for USC.
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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 ...
USC football Lincoln Riley gives honest review of Jayden Maiava after Nebraska win
USC football coach Lincoln Riley gave a straightforward and honest assessment of Jayden Maiava's play lay against Nebraska.