# USC Trojans football season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/usc-trojans-football-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-13T22:17:41.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Following a victory over Washington, USC head coach Lincoln Riley addressed rumors regarding quarterback Jayden Maiava’s health, asserting that Maiava is healthy despite recent performance fluctuations and adjustments to new receiving options.

Maiava subsequently led the No. 19 USC Trojans to a significant victory against Penn State at Beaver Stadium. During the game, Maiava completed 21 of 33 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns. The win was supported by the return of receiver Trent Mosley and the performance of freshman lineman Vlad Dyakonov.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: USC Trojans defeat Penn State behind Jayden Maiava's performance

Quarterback Jayden Maiava led the No. 19 USC Trojans to a victory over Penn State, throwing for 301 yards and three touchdowns despite the intense White Out atmosphere at Beaver Stadium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/usc-trojans-defeat-penn-state-behind-jayden-maiavas-performance

### 2026-10-07: Lincoln Riley denies Jayden Maiava injury rumors amid USC performance shifts

USC coach Lincoln Riley maintains that quarterback Jayden Maiava is healthy despite recent performance fluctuations following a win over Washington.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lincoln-riley-denies-jayden-maiava-injury-rumors-amid-usc-performance-shifts

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