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Jayden Maiava collegiate football performance

Overview

Following a breakout season where he led the nation in quarterback rating (QBR) with a score of 91.2, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava entered the 2026 campaign as a potential Heisman Trophy candidate.

Maiava began the season by being named the Associated Press national player of the week for Week 0. He led the Trojans to a 42-26 victory over San Jose State, completing 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two passing touchdowns, in addition to recording a rushing touchdown.

Entities

Jayden Maiava · Beau Pribula · San Jose State · Lincoln Riley · Kansas State University

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Jayden Maiava named AP national college football player of the week

    USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has been named the AP national college football player of the week following a dominant performance in a 42-26 win over San Jose State.

  2. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jayden Maiava leads returning quarterbacks in QBR after breakout USC season

    USC quarterback Jayden Maiava enters his final season following a nation-leading QBR of 91.2, positioning him as a potential Heisman Trophy contender despite statistical and accuracy challenges.

Sources

deadspin.com · heraldstaronline.com · kstatesports.com · sgfcitizen.org · si.com · winnipegfreepress.com