Maiava leads No. 14 Southern California past Louisiana in 49-30 victory
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
No. 14 Southern California concluded its nonconference schedule Saturday night with a 49-30 win over Louisiana at home. Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava finished with five touchdown passes and 261 yards, completing 19 of 29 attempts. Freshman receiver Trent Mosley contributed to the scoring by catching a touchdown pass and returning a punt 86 yards for another score. While Louisiana's Winfield recorded three total touchdowns and 212 passing yards, the team failed to capitalize on early defensive opportunities, including an opening-possession interception of Maiava. Southern California improved to 3-0 on the season and prepares for a matchup against Rutgers next Saturday. Louisiana returns to action next week to host UAB.
- •Southern California defeated Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday.
- •Jayden Maiava threw five touchdown passes in the Trojans win.
- •Trent Mosley scored on an 86-yard punt return for Southern California.
- •King Miller rushed for 128 yards on 18 carries for the Trojans.
- •Louisiana travels to play UAB next Saturday while Southern California visits Rutgers.
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Trent Mosley's stellar season continues as USC beats Louisiana for 10th straight home win
- 6:18 AMYahoo Sports — Maiava throws 5 TD passes, No. 14 Southern California beats Louisiana 49-30
"Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night. The Trojans (3-0) concluded their cupcake nonconference by amassing 494 yards, with Maiava completing 19 of 29 passes for 261 yards with an interception.
"Jayden Maiava passes for 261 yards and five touchdowns as No. 14 USC defeats Louisiana 49-30 to head into Big Ten play next week undefeated.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:30 AMTrent Mosley's stellar season continues as USC beats Louisiana for 10th straight home win
Jayden Maiava passes for 261 yards and five touchdowns as No. 14 USC defeats Louisiana 49-30 to head into Big Ten play next week undefeated.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:18 AMMaiava throws 5 TD passes, No. 14 Southern California beats Louisiana 49-30
Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night. The Trojans (3-0) concluded their cupcake nonconference by amassing 494 yards, with Maiava completing 19 of 29 passes for 261 yards with an interception.
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