USC confident quarterback Jayden Maiava can pass a critical test against Oregon

Head coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 12 USC Trojans host the No. 20 Oregon Ducks on Saturday at the Coliseum in a key Big Ten matchup. USC enters the game undefeated at 4-0, seeking a victory to bolster their College Football Playoff aspirations behind starting quarterback Jayden Maiava.

Maiava currently leads college football with 12 touchdown passes while completing 75.7% of his throws through four games. Teammates including Waymond Jordan and Elijah Paige have praised the quarterback's confidence ahead of the rematch against Oregon's defense.