USC's Jayden Maiava Is Only Trojan to Earn Big Ten Preseason Honors
Summary
Jayden Maiava, USC's redshirt senior quarterback, received Big Ten football preseason honors in 2026. He is the only player from USC and UCLA to earn this recognition and will start as USC’s quarterback for the second year in a row.Key Facts
- Jayden Maiava earned Big Ten preseason honors on the first day of Big Ten Media Days.
- He is the only player from USC and UCLA to receive these preseason honors.
- Maiava transferred to USC from UNLV before the 2024 season.
- He became USC’s starting quarterback in the last four games of 2024 and has kept that position.
- Maiava had the highest total quarterback rating in the Big Ten, at 91.2.
- He outperformed Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and finalist Julian Sayin in quarterback rating.
- A total of 12 players earned Big Ten preseason honors.
- Indiana had three players honored, Ohio State had two, and several other universities had players recognized.
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