HOT TAKE: USC’S Playoff Fate Is High if Jayden Maiava Stays Healthy—Why 2026 Depends on Him

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

Opublikowano: 2026-10-19

USC Trojans can secure a College Football Playoff berth—if Jayden Maiava stays healthy. Can Lincoln Riley’s squad capitalize on quarterback chaos sweeping the Big Ten and outpace contenders like Ohio State and UCLA down the stretch? Marc Kulkin spotlights USC’s offensive firepower and Maiava’s breakout potential as surrounding rivals lose key QBs to injury. The episode breaks down the Trojans’ strengths, including the resurgence of key weapons like Trent Mosley, and questions around USC’s ability to play complementary football on defense. Dive into AP Poll surprises, UCLA’s undefeated run behind Ty Dieffenbach, a...