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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 1

Jayden Maiava leads Southern California to upset over No. 2 Ohio State

Jayden Maiava passed for 222 yards and a touchdown, and Trent Mosley had 145 all-purpose yards and a receiving touchdown as Southern California defeated No.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

How USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Can Boost His NFL Draft Stock vs. Ohio State

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava can deliver a Halloween treat to NFL teams. Especially in the name of re-boosting his draft stock. Maiava showed an improved, efficient side through the first seven games; throwing 18 touchdowns to three interceptions.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 28

Jayden Maiava Drops Honest Perspective on USC's Loss to Wisconsin

Senior quarterback Jayden Maiava had a rough outing in the USC Trojans’ 24-7 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers, completing 31-of-50 attempts for 258 yards,

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USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 27

USC Stock Report: Four Trojans Rising and Falling After Wisconsin Loss

Despite walking into Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday as three-point favorites, per DraftKings, the then-No. 16 USC Trojans were upset by 17 points as Badger fans stormed the field in Madison.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 25

USC offense sets Lincoln Riley record for futility

USC was abysmal offensively against Wisconsin.

Lincoln Riley's USC offense falls flat in ugly loss at Wisconsin

Wisconsin's defense stifles No. 16 Southern California's run game in victory

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 25

Jayden Maiava Doesn't Hold Back on His Performance in USC Loss to Wisconsin

The No. 16 USC Trojans fell to 6-2 after a rough outing against the Wisconsin Badgers. Probably the most unexpected poor performance in the 24-7 loss came from quarterback Jayden Maiava and the offense. Maiava finished the game completing 31-of-50 pass attempts (62 percent) for 258 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 24

USC great Caleb Williams gives Jayden Maiava advice during Trojans halftime vs. Wisconsin

Despite a strong 6-1 start to the season, USC head coach Lincoln Riley is still on the hot seat. Expectations remain sky-high for his Trojans, and he might need to lead them to College Football Playoff berth to silence doubts about him.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 24

USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin Badgers Live Score Updates

No. 16 USC returns to action following a bye week to take on Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Trojans head into another tough road environment as they look to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 24

What's at Stake for Quarterback Jayden Maiava Before USC's Second Half of the Season

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava revealed during Big Ten Media Days in late July that he has been able to lean on the program's past signal callers — Matt Leinart, Sam Darnold and Caleb Williams. Playing quarterback for the Trojans is one of the most glamorous and iconic positions in college football.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 22

Biggest Surprise from USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava, Young Receivers

The departure of star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane and tight end Lake McRee, three of quarterback Jayden Maiava's four leading targets in 2025, left a major question mark for those outside of USC.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 21

Lincoln Riley Respects Badgers' Home-Field Advantage: 'Something You're Very Aware of'

Despite coming off a disappointing and flat-out un-inspiring loss on the road at No. 12 UCLA in Week 7, the Badgers have a chance to immediately bounce back in a massive way.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 21

2026 Heisman Trophy: Jeremiah Smith remains favorite in odds after Week 7

Seven weeks into the 2026 college football season, a new Polymarket prediction market lists five players currently with 5% or greater odds to win the Heisman Trophy.

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Shares Main Keys Facing Wisconsin's Defense

In Week 8, No. 16 USC Trojans will have their third-consecutive primetime game and third road game of the season against the Wisconsin Badgers. The well rested Jayden Maiava will looking to lead the Trojans’ offense into enemy territory once again and face another formidable Big Ten defense.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

Three Bold Predictions For USC Trojans vs. Wisconsin Badgers

Following a road win over Penn State and a bye week, the No. 16 USC Trojans are back on the road to take on the Wisconsin Badgers. Though USC is the favorite, Saturday's matchup is poised to be competitive.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 20

Luke Fickell Gets Honest On Facing USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava

The No. 16 USC Trojans are officially off the bye week, and their crucial final stretch of the season begins Saturday night with another road test against the Wisconsin Badgers in primetime at Camp Randall Stadium.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 20

Wisconsin Football is Surprisingly Narrow Home Underdogs vs. No. 16 USC

Wisconsin just played its ugliest game all year in the road loss at UCLA. Despite bottling up the Bruins' rugged rushing attack, limiting them to 44 rushing

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 17

Why USC’s College Football Playoff Hopes Hinge on Quarterback Jayden Maiava

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava trotted onto the field in front of a record breaking crowd of 114,419 people at Penn State in week 6. The song “Mo Bamba”

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / October 14

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Fires Back at Lincoln Riley Criticism

USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava overheard two sets of noise ahead of Oct. 10. One was the reverberating fan chants inside Beaver Stadium. But the No.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 13

USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Pulls Back Curtain on Key Win Over Penn State

No. 19 USC Trojans continue to ride the vibe of their huge win over Penn State. Following practice on Oct. 13, senior quarterback Jayden Maiava opened up about the win – preparing for the White Out crowd, a true freshman lineman stepping up minutes before kickoff, the return of receiver Trent Mosley and coach Lincoln Riley’s plan to seal the win.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 10

No. 19 Southern California stifles Penn State in second half

Jayden Maiava passed for 301 yards and three touchdowns as No. 19 Southern California notched a 31-23 Big Ten Conference win over Penn State on Saturday in University Park, Pa.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 23

USC painting a disjointed picture of huge matchup against Oregon

The USC Trojans have a massive matchup against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13

Jayden Maiava (5 TDs), No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana

Jayden Maiava passed for five touchdowns and No. 14 Southern California weathered an early threat from Louisiana to roll off 21 consecutive points in a 49-30 win on Saturday night in Los Angeles.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30

Five takeaways from college football’s opening weekend

Week 0 was never going to settle the national championship race. Most of the country has not played yet. Still, Saturday gave us an upset in Dublin, an ugly afternoon for NC State and one FBS newcomer that looked entirely too comfortable.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / August 30

Top performers from CFB Week 0: USC's Jayden Maiava joins elite company, and Virginia's Beau Pribula surprises

Many stars shined in Week 0 of the college football season on Saturday. Yardbarker kept track of several. Each week of the season, we'll spotlight some of these top performers, some of whom may eventually be playing on Sundays.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / August 29

Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC cruise to victory over San Jose State

Jayden Maiava threw for 286 yards and accounted for three touchdowns as No. 14 USC stormed to a 28-0 halftime lead and beat visiting San Jose State 42-26 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 4