# Jayden Maiava collegiate football performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jayden-maiava-collegiate-football-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-31T09:10:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kansas-state-football-begins-collin-klein-era-against-nicholls

### 2026-08-17: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jayden-maiava-leads-returning-quarterbacks-in-qbr-after-breakout-usc-season

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