{
  "id": 4291532,
  "title": "Jayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/jayden-maiava-new-playmakers-lead-no-14-usc-to-42-26-win-over-san-4291532",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T22:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/usc-sjsu-football-score-b64a9bd2bbfdb5fd6fa2ea0ef48a99c9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jayden Maiava threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score in Southern California's 42-26 victory over San Jose State on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Trent Mosley caught seven passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in his dynamic debut for the Trojans. Kayden Dixon-Wyatt also caught a touchdown pass in his first game. The Trojans' defense, under new coordinator Gary Patterson, mostly performed well, leading to a 35-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter. However, San Jose State quarterback Luke Weaver led three late touchdown drives to tighten up the final score. USC, with a restocked roster around Maiava, aimed for College Football Playoff aspirations, but missed key players like Jahkeem Stewart and potential starting receivers Tanook Hines and Terrell Anderson. Weaver completed 234 passes, threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, and rushed for a late score. The Spartans' revamped roster showed promise, as highlighted by defensive end Luke Wafle, the top overall recruit from the previous class. Freshman quarterback Jonas Williams, who could potentially replace Maiava next season, played the final quarter with 55 passing yards and an interception. USC will face Fresno State on Friday, Sept. 4, while San Jose State visits Eastern Michigan on the same day.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayden Maiava passed for 286 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 14 Southern California opened a season of high…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jayden Maiava, new playmakers lead No. 14 USC to 42-26 win over San Jose State in season opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/jayden-maiava-new-playmakers-lead-no-14-usc-to-42-26-win-over-san",
        "published": "2026-08-29T22:21:47.000Z"
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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."
}