Jayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener
Summary
The No. 14 USC football team won their 2026 season opener against San Jose State with a score of 42-26. USC's quarterback Jayden Maiava played well, throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns, and running for another score. Despite missing some key players, USC showed strong new talent, while San Jose State made a late scoring effort.Key Facts
- USC defeated San Jose State 42-26 in their first game of the 2026 college football season.
- Jayden Maiava, USC's quarterback, completed 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, plus one rushing touchdown.
- Wide receiver Trent Mosley caught seven passes for 118 yards and one touchdown in his USC debut.
- New USC players Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Riley Wormley, and Shahn Alston scored touchdowns in the game.
- USC built a 35-3 lead before San Jose State scored three late touchdowns with backup defenders on the field.
- San Jose State quarterback Luke Weaver passed for 234 yards and three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, plus a rushing touchdown.
- USC missed key injured players such as defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart and receivers Tanook Hines and Terrell Anderson.
- Freshman USC QB Jonas Williams played in the fourth quarter, throwing for 55 yards and one interception.
- San Jose State will play Eastern Michigan on September 4.
- USC will host Fresno State on September 4.
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