Maiava passes for 349 yards, hits frosh Mosley for 2 TDs in No. 14 USC’s 39-0 rout of Fresno State

Jayden Maiava completed 349 yards and scored two of the Trojans' three touchdowns, with freshman Trent Mosley catching two passes for two more touchdowns. Fresno State's Jayden Mandal completed 77 yards but threw two interceptions. USC held Fresno to a team-high 2.6 yards per play and recorded two safeties. The Trojans' defense limited Fresno to 116 yards, allowing just 49 through the first three quarters.

Coach Lincoln Riley praised the team's performance, noting their belief in their capabilities. Fresno State's coach Matt Entz acknowledged his team's shortcomings and vowed to improve. Jayden Mandal's first two career starts resulted in two turnovers. Fresno State's Prophet Brown intercepted a pass in the first half, becoming the sixth-year defensive back's first career interception.