The USC Trojans took down the Nebraska Cornhuskers 28-20 on Saturday afternoon. Was this win good enough to get USC back in the top ten of the Big Ten Power Rankings over the UCLA Bruins or Wisconsin Badgers?

Maiava, in his first start at USC, threw a pick-six to Nebraska corner and former Trojan Ceyair Wright. Maiava did some good things on Saturday. There are some plays he’ll want back, too, like the interception and a third-quarter fumble.

While the Jayden Maiava angle is a positive one, and while USC is now closer to getting a bowl bid -- which means December practices essential to improving the roster for 2025, a very important thing -- we can't ignore the deeper problem surrounding the Trojans: They are not a well-coached football team.

The USC Trojans had struggled to find balance on offense for most of the season, becoming very pass-happy. Coach Lincoln Riley called at least 50 passes in thre

That's pretty much what's going on with the Oklahoma Sooners. However, they are a much worse team than when Lincoln Riley ran things. People won't like to hear that, but it's the truth. By far, the Sooners are a worse team now.

USC Trojans wide receiver Duce Robinson had a career-day in their 28-20 win over Nebraska on Saturday. The sophomore's performance helped USC quarterback Jayden Maiava excel in his first career start in the Cardinal and Gold.