Maiava throws 5 TD passes, No. 14 Southern California beats Louisiana 49-30
Jayden Maiava threw two of his five touchdown passes to freshman tight end Mark Bowman, freshman receiver Trent Mosley caught a touchdown pass and scored on a punt return, and No. 14 Southern California beat Louisiana 49-30 on Saturday night. The Trojans (3-0) concluded their cupcake nonconference by amassing 494 yards, with Maiava completing 19 of 29 passes for 261 yards with an interception.
Jayden Maiava completed five touchdown passes, two to freshman Mark Bowman, one to Trent Mosley and two more to receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. Freshman receiver Trent Mosley not only caught a TD but also scored on a punt return. Louisiana safety Maurion Eleam dropped a pass from Maiava, which led directly to Dixon-Wyatt's 19-yard touchdown score.
Sophomore receiver Mosley broke free for an 86-yard punt return touchdown. The Trojans amassed 494 yards total, with Jayden Maiava completing 19 of 29 passes for 261 yards and one interception. Louisiana quarterback Lunch Winfield threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, but the team couldn't capitalize on early opportunities.
USC opened the scoring late in the second quarter, taking a 21-10 lead. Despite a strong start from Louisiana cornerback Avery Demery, the team's offense failed to sustain a successful attack. USC will face Rutgers on Saturday, while Louisiana hosts UAB the following Saturday.
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