USC Football

Big Ten · 2026 record 1-0

Model projection

Against an average opponent, USC projects to score 39.8 and allow 21.2 (league average 27.5). Model rating +17.7 points versus an average team.

Quarterback

Jayden Maiava — Pre-season estimate: returning QB with the most snaps last year.

2026 season

1-0, 42 points per game scored and 26 allowed across 1 games.

Next five games

• Week 1 — vs Fresno State
• Week 2 — vs Louisiana
• Week 3 — at Rutgers
• Week 4 — vs Oregon
• Week 5 — vs Washington

Program history

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