USC’s 2025 opener was a Coliseum fireworks show: a 73-13 thrashing of new-FBS member Missouri State that produced the Trojans’ highest point total in a season debut since 1929. Lincoln Riley’s attack piled up 597 total yards, and UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava needed only two quarters to confirm he is USC’s present and future at quarterback. His three-series, 304-yard cameo earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors and sent a clear message to every defense on the Trojans’ punishing new schedule.

Digging into the box score reveals just how clean the performance was. Jayden Maiava completed 15-of-18 passes (83.3%) for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and zero turnovers, good for an eye-popping 257.7 efficiency rating, the best in the nation after Week 1. His total QBR checked in at

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