USC Trojans secure 42-26 win in season opener against San José State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The No. 14 USC Trojans opened their season with a 42-26 victory over San José State at the Coliseum. Quarterback Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing a roster featuring multiple true freshmen. Trent Mosley emerged as a standout, recording seven catches for 118 yards and a touchdown. USC's defense limited San José State to only 102 yards in the first half and held them scoreless until midway through the third quarter. The Trojans' offensive strategy leaned on the run and short passes, resulting in over 500 total yards for the game. USC will look to build on this performance as they progress through the season.
- •USC scored a touchdown on their opening drive.
- •Maiava completed 25 of 29 passes during the game.
- •Mosley became the first Power Four freshman receiver with those stats in a debut since 2018.
- •USC limited San José State to just 93 rushing yards.
- •Next game for USC has not been specified.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — USC youth movement powers No. 14 Trojans to season-opening win over San José State
"Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 14 Southern California opened a season of high expectations with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State on Saturday.
"USC quarterback Jayden Maiava passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns to spearhead No. 14 USC's 42-26 season-opening victory over San José State.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 11:39 PMJayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener
Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 14 Southern California opened a season of high expectations with a 42-26 victory over San Jose State on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:28 PMUSC youth movement powers No. 14 Trojans to season-opening win over San José State
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns to spearhead No. 14 USC's 42-26 season-opening victory over San José State.
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