USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava made his first start for the Trojans on Saturday afternoon. How did he fare in the Trojans 28-20 win over Nebraska Cornhuskers?
Maiava went 25 for 35 and threw for 259 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He added another 20 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown.Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. breaks up a pass intended for Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A.
Jayden Maiava finally got his opportunity to start on Saturday. Maiava made the most of it and proved himself as a more-than-capable leader for the USC offense.The USC defense also stepped up when they needed to late in the game. They didn’t allow a single point in the four quarter, but the Cornhuskers were able to reach the red zone with five seconds remaining and a chance to tie the game. However, the Trojans defense kept them out of the end zone to secure the win.
Jayden Maiava spoke after the game about leading the Trojans to the win. He gave a lot of credit to everyone around him., great coaching staff great offensive line. They took so much off my shoulders. There was nothing for me to worry about,” Maiava said. “They just kept encouraging me, kept encouraging each other and being team players and executed.”“We got such great guys in receiver room, you guys have barely seen the talent we got in that room,” Maiava said.
Up next for Maiava and the Trojans are the crosstown rival UCLA Bruins. The Trojans will make the short trip to the Rose Bowl on Nov. 23.MORE: Five-Star Quarterback Husan Longstreet Visiting USC Trojans Vs.
Cory Pappas is sports writer for USC Trojans On SI and Oregon Ducks On SI. Since starting in March of 2024, he has been writing breaking news stories, game previews, game recaps, and more across College Sports, the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Olympics for Total Apex Sports. In addition to writing, Cory is also a sports data scout for Sportradar. He covers live sporting events ranging from college athletics to semi-pro and professional.
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