{
  "id": 15742308,
  "title": "Midseason report card grades for USC football offensive line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/midseason-report-card-grades-for-usc-football-offensive-line",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T12:39:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/midseason-report-card-grades-usc-123921291.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The USC Trojans offensive line has received much praise for their solid performance throughout the first seven weeks of college football. Here is a midseason report card for the USC Trojans offensive line:\n\nElijah Paige received an A grade for his impressive play, despite missing last week's game against Penn State. He is considered one of the best players on the entire team, and his dominance will be crucial for the Trojans offense going forward.\n\nJayden Maiava will benefit greatly from Paige's return, as he is now the second-highest-graded tackle in all of college football according to PFF. Tobias Raymond received an A grade for his versatility and strong play at center. His leadership has helped mold the offensive line into a dominant unit, and he is a strong candidate for MVP.\n\nHayden Treter received an A grade for his strong run-blocking performance, particularly against Rutgers where he allowed King Miller to gain 102 yards on the ground. His physicality sets the tone for the offensive line, and he will be exciting to watch against upcoming opponents.\n\nAlani Noa received a B+ grade for his experience and perfect complement to the young players and veterans on the offensive line. Noa has been exactly what the Trojans have needed this season.\n\nJustin Tauanuu received a B+ grade for his development as a tackle and providing stability to the team. He has been a quality starter and will continue to be a dominant force next season. Finally, Vlad Dyakonov received an A+ grade for filling in for Elijah Paige in the last game, playing a crucial role in stopping Jayden Maiava from getting sacked and saving the Trojans from a turnover.",
  "summary": "The best and most consistent part of the Trojans' offense needs to be the offensive line, especially against Ohio State, Indiana and UCLA",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The high grades across the unit signal that depth and veteran leadership have transformed the offensive line into a dominant force capable of sustaining success through midseason transitions.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}