USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley was named the Big Ten coach of the week after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers 28-20 on Nov. 16. Riley's decision to start quarterback Jayden Maiava over Miller Moss seemingly worked as the Trojans beat the Cornhuskers.

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.

Lincoln Riley needs to approach the final stretch of the season as if he's coaching for his USC life, and Jayden Maiava could be the player who saves him.

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.