No. 14 Southern California opens its season with a 42-26 victory over San José State, with Jayden Maiava leading the offense. Maiava completes 286 passing yards and two touchdown passes, and he also adds a rushing touchdown as USC builds early momentum and pulls away for the win.
Both outlets describe the game as a strong start for a USC team operating with an emphasis on younger contributors. The Los Angeles Times frames the performance as part of a “youth movement,” while Yahoo Sports highlights the impact of new playmakers in setting the tone for a season with high expectations. Despite the different emphasis, both accounts agree on the final score and the central role of Maiava’s passing production and additional rushing score.
With the season opener concluded, USC moves forward after establishing an early offensive rhythm, while San José State looks to regroup following a loss in a game marked by USC’s ability to score through the air and convert a rushing opportunity as well.
