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USC QB Maiava Earns National Honor After Dominant Start
3 Sep
Summary
- USC quarterback Jayden Maiava was named national player of the week.
- Maiava led USC to a 42-26 victory over San Jose State in their season opener.
- He completed 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, adding a rushing score.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has been recognized as the Associated Press national player of the week for Week 0 of the college football season. This prestigious honor comes after Maiava led the Trojans to a decisive 42-26 victory against San Jose State at the Coliseum, marking a 1-0 start to their 2026 campaign.
In his senior season debut, Maiava delivered an exceptionally accurate performance, completing 25 of his 29 pass attempts. He amassed 286 passing yards and threw two touchdowns, further contributing to the scoreboard with a rushing touchdown. Maiava expressed his focus on making winning decisions and getting the ball to playmakers.
The Trojans are preparing for their next challenge, hosting Fresno State on Friday at the Coliseum. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Pacific time and will be broadcast on Fox.
