Jayden Maiava is set to make history at USC

The Sports Report: Jayden Maiava is set to make history at USC
When he takes the field Saturday, he’ll become the first person of Polynesian descent to start a game at quarterback for USC.
Jayden Maiava follows in his Polynesian heroes’ footsteps when he becomes USC’s starting quarterback
Jayden Maiava grew up watching Marcus Mariota win the Heisman Trophy and cheering while Tua Tagovailoa led Alabama to a national championship.
Thursday's college football: USC QB Jayden Maiava follows in his Polynesian heroes' footsteps
Maiava is USC’s first Polynesian quarterback, but he embraces the school’s long history of star Polynesian players including Junior Seau, Troy Polamalu, Rey Maualuga, Su’a Cravens, Tuli Tuipulotu and Talanoa Hufanga. Maiava’s uncle, Kaluka, also played four seasons as a USC linebacker from 2005-08.
Jayden Maiava poised to become the first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Jayden Maiava knows he will be setting an example for others when he becomes the first Polynesian to start at quarterback at USC Saturday.
USC QB Jayden Maiava is an ‘inspiration for the people of Hawaii’
Maiava, who grew up on O’ahu, will face off Saturday against Nebraska’s Dylan Railoa, a fellow Polynesian QB, in a ‘stepping stone’ for their community
Who Is USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava? Redshirt Sophomore, UNLV Transfer
The USC Trojans may be on a bye week, but that does not make it anymore calm. The Trojans will be making a change at quarterback against the Nebraska Cornhusker
USC is promoting Jayden Maiava to starting QB late in its disappointing season, AP source says
Jayden Maiava is replacing Miller Moss as Southern California’s starting quarterback with three games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
Now USC’s QB1, Jayden Maiava promises to lay his ‘life on the line’ for teammates
Once a quiet backup who had transferred in from UNLV, Maiava carries himself differently in his first scrum with reporters since being named USC’s starting quarterback.
Debating Lincoln Riley's move to start Jayden Maiava over Miller Moss at USC
USC still needs to win two games to make a bowl in 2024. This is obviously not where the Trojans and Lincoln Riley expected
How did USC end up with Jayden Maiava as QB1? It’s a long story
Maiava was a three-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting cycle with only two FBS offers. Now, he's the starting QB at USC.
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Nebraska vs. USC Prediction: Jayden Maiava Offers Up Hope for Trojans
Two teams, both at pivotal moments, with seasons teetering on the edge. For Nebraska, it’s a fight to secure bowl eligibility ...
USC Trojans Receivers Makai Lemon, Duce Robinson Rave About Quarterback Jayden Maiava
All eyes will be on USC Trojans redshirt sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava when he makes his first start of the season Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuske ...