USC football receives low grades following performance against Louisiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

USC recorded a win against Louisiana on Saturday night but drew critical assessments for a disjointed team effort. The Trojans appeared unfocused compared to their previous victory over Fresno State, leading to multiple position groups receiving low marks. Quarterback Jayden Maiava played despite a visible shoulder injury, raising concerns about his readiness for upcoming games. Defensive units and special teams struggled with consistency, allowing 30 points throughout the contest. Coaching staff faced criticism for the limited usage of reserve players and the decision to keep Maiava on the field. The team prepares for a matchup against Rutgers before facing Oregon in two weeks.
- •USC defeated Louisiana in a performance described as sloppy by staff graders.
- •Jayden Maiava played while dealing with a shoulder injury sustained against Fresno State.
- •Trent Mosley and Mark Bowman earned high individual marks for their playmaking efforts.
- •The team looks ahead to a game against Rutgers before meeting Oregon.
- •Backups struggled significantly during the second half of the Louisiana game.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — USC football report card vs Louisiana: Lots of C-minuses for Trojans
"USC's performance against Louisiana was sloppy across the board. The win did not mask the deficiencies which have to be cleaned up before Oregon
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