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Jayden Maiava throws for 277 yards in USC's 42-35 win at Rutgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Jayden Maiava throws for 277 yards in USC's 42-35 win at Rutgers

Summary

Jayden Maiava passed for 277 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 12 USC to a 42-35 victory over Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey, on September 19. The Trojans built a 35-21 lead in the third quarter and held off a Rutgers comeback attempt. King Miller contributed 102 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns. USC improved to 4-0, and Rutgers fell to 0-3, struggling with turnovers throughout the season. USC will next face Oregon on September 26, while Rutgers will host Howard on September 25.

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Status Watch

•USC scores 42 points despite defensive vulnerabilities.
•Rutgers struggles with a -7 turnover margin this season.
•USC's Trent Mosley missed the game due to a knee injury.
•USC will host Oregon on September 26.
•Rutgers will play Howard at home on September 25.

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11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Maiava throws for 277 yards and 2 TDs in No. 12 USC's 42-35 win at Rutgers

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Jayden Maiava threw for 277 yards and two touchdowns and King Miller ran for 102 yards and a TD to help No. 12 Southern California beat Rutgers 42-35 on Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams. The Trojans (4-0) never trailed, building a 35-21 cushion with 5:52 left in the third quarter. Rutgers (0-3) closed to 35-28 in the quarter before the teams traded touchdowns in the fourth.
— Yahoo Sportsby EVERETT MERRILL

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