Trojans Overcome Passing Woes, Defeat Nebraska in Nail-Biter

On November 2nd, 2025, the No. 23 ranked USC Trojans faced off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a hard-fought college football matchup. Despite coming in with the nation's top passing offense, the Trojans struggled mightily through the air, with quarterback Jayden Maiava completing just 9 of 23 passes for 135 yards.

However, the Trojans were able to make up for their passing woes with a strong ground game, led by running back King Miller. Miller rushed for 129 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter to lift USC to a 21-17 victory. The Trojans' rushing attack churned out 202 yards, with Miller accounting for 5 of the team's 10 runs of at least 10 yards.

The Cornhuskers, who were hosting their first "Blackout" game since 2020, suffered a significant blow when quarterback Dylan Raiola went down with an apparent lower right leg injury in the third quarter. Nebraska was unable to capitalize on the home crowd's energy, dropping their 29th consecutive game against a ranked opponent.

Despite the passing struggles, the Trojans' defense stepped up and made crucial stops late in the game to preserve the victory. USC's win on the road against a tough Big Ten opponent showcases their resilience and ability to win in different ways.