Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC’s Freshman-Heavy Pass Attack Face Fresno State’s Stingy Defense
USC ranks first nationally in passing at 341 yards per game, while Fresno State allows 153.8 passing yards and ranks second in FBS.
- USC hosts Fresno State tonight at 9 p.m. EDT in a nonconference matchup broadcast on FOX.
- Following a 42-26 season-opening victory against San Jose State, USC leads the FBS in total offense, averaging 505 yards per game.
- Fresno State finished last season 9-4, capped by an 18-3 victory in the Arizona Bowl over Miami under head coach Matt Entz.
- USC quarterback Jayden Maiava returns after a 286-yard performance, while Fresno State running back Rayshon Luke brings 702 yards and 6 touchdowns from last season.
- On Sept. 12, both teams conclude nonconference play, with USC hosting Louisiana and Fresno State returning home to face Sacramento State.
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Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC’s freshman-heavy pass attack face Fresno State’s stingy defense
The No. 14 Southern California Trojans host the Fresno State Bulldogs on Friday night. The Trojans won their season opener 42-26 over San Jose State on Saturday, controlling the game despite their reserves allowing 23 points in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs went 9-4 in their first season under former USC assistant coach Matt Entz.
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Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC's freshman-heavy pass attack face Fresno State's stingy defense
The No. 14 Southern California Trojans host the Fresno State Bulldogs on Friday night. The Trojans won their season opener 42-26 over San Jose State on Saturday, controlling the game despite their reserves allowing 23 points in the fourth quarter.
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Fresno StateTune In: Fresno State at No. 14 USC
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State football is set to kick off the 2026 season and its new era in the Pac-12 this Friday at No. 14 USC. Fresno State (0-0, 0-0 Pac-12) at No. 14 USC (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) Friday, September 4 6 p.m. PT LA Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, Calif. Ultimate Broadcast Guide Follow along with the Bulldogs’ season opener through the following channels: Watch on TV Friday’s game will be nationally televised on FOX. Check your local …
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