US EditionNo. 20 USC Football Tops Northwestern, Making Most of a Short Week
Jayden Maiava’s defensive hit caused a key fumble that shifted momentum, helping USC hold Northwestern to 103 rushing yards and keep playoff hopes alive, officials said.
- On Friday night at the USC Coliseum, USC Trojans defeated Northwestern Wildcats 38-17 after USC quarterback Jayden Maiava forced a game-changing fumble following an interception.
- Facing a shorter-than-usual turnaround from Nebraska, the USC Trojans battled quarterback inconsistency and needed a win to preserve slim hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff.
- Maiava delivered a sharp passing performance, completing 24 of 33 for 299 yards and two touchdowns while King Miller, USC running back, scored after a 55-yard run.
- After halftime, USC's defense clamped down, limiting Northwestern Wildcats to 103 rushing yards and securing the Trojans' fourth Big Ten victory on Friday.
- Following the turnover, USC sent out the punt team, and backup Sam Huard completed a fake punt pass, outscoring Northwestern 24.
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No. 20 USC football tops Northwestern, making most of a short week
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava scrambles for a first down past Northwestern defensive backs Robert Fitzgerald (6) and Josh Fussell (13) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Coliseum. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) USC wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) catches a touchdown pass between Northwestern defensive backs Josh Fussell (13) and Garner Wallace (18) during the first half on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Colis…
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Jayden Maiava accounts for 3 TDs as No. 19 USC tops Northwestern
Jayden Maiava passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Makai Lemon added two scores and No. 19 Southern California overwhelmed Northwestern in the second half en route to a 38-17 win on Friday in Los Angeles.
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