Trent Mosley shines in USC debut with seven catches against San Jose State

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Trent Mosley shines in USC debut with seven catches against San Jose State
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USC freshman receiver Trent Mosley made an impressive debut, catching seven passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in the Trojans' 42-26 victory against San Jose State on August 29, 2026. Mosley, drawing comparisons to former standout Makai Lemon, demonstrated his big-play capability throughout the game, including a highlight 41-yard punt return. His performance was critical as top receiver Tanook Hines missed the game due to injury. As part of a youth movement in the receiving corps, Mosley is expected to play a significant role moving forward under head coach Lincoln Riley.

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  • Trent Mosley first USC freshman to exceed 100 receiving yards in debut since JuJu Smith-Schuster.
  • Mosley had a 14-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter.
  • Jayden Maiava completed 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns.
  • USC's victory improves their standing entering a pivotal season.
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  • 1:23 AMYahoo SportsUSC might have found its next superstar receiver in freshman: ‘He’s special’
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One of the big questions facing USC entering its most pivotal season of the Lincoln Riley era was who would replace star wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane. With...

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