MAIAVA CONCERNS?: USC's Playoff Chances Hinge On Jayden Maiava—Can He Deliver On The Road?

Podcast: Locked On USC - Daily Podcast on USC Trojans Football & Basketball · Locked On Podcast Network, Marc Kulkin

Opublikowano: 2026-10-06

The USC Trojans face a pivotal crossroads as quarterback Jayden Maiava struggles to recapture his early-season form. Will the Trojans’ playoff hopes hinge on Maiava overcoming injury concerns and a wavering offense, or can Coach Lincoln Riley unlock their potential in back-to-back Big Ten road tests? Over 110,000 Penn State fans await in Happy Valley for the marquee Whiteout game, raising the stakes for USC’s postseason ambitions. Marc Kulkin dissects USC’s recent on-field challenges, highlighting offensive line inconsistencies, key injuries to playmakers like Trent Mosley and Corey Simms, and the defensive improvements that fueled a gritty win ov...