With the 2026 season on the horizon, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava seems to be in a great position to build on his performance from last season and potentially lead the Trojans to a College Football Playoff berth.

Based on the pressure that seems to be ramping up for USC coach Lincoln Riley , the performance of Maiava and the offense as a whole could be critical.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.…