USC, Maiava and Polynesian

Who is Jayden Maiava? UNLV transfer taking over for Miller Moss as USC's quarterback
Here's what you need to know about new USC starting quarterback Jayden Maiava, and why Trojans coach Lincoln Riley benched Miller Moss
Jayden Maiava follows in his Polynesian heroes’ footsteps when he becomes USC’s starting quarterback
Jayden Maiava grew up watching Marcus Mariota win the Heisman Trophy and cheering while Tua Tagovailoa led Alabama to a national championship.
Jayden Maiava poised to become the first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Jayden Maiava knows he will be setting an example for others when he becomes the first Polynesian to start at quarterback at USC Saturday.
Thursday's college football: USC QB Jayden Maiava follows in his Polynesian heroes' footsteps
Maiava is USC’s first Polynesian quarterback, but he embraces the school’s long history of star Polynesian players including Junior Seau, Troy Polamalu, Rey Maualuga, Su’a Cravens, Tuli Tuipulotu and Talanoa Hufanga. Maiava’s uncle, Kaluka, also played four seasons as a USC linebacker from 2005-08.
USC QB Jayden Maiava is an ‘inspiration for the people of Hawaii’
He is a product of this generation of Polynesian dreamers, the same as USC’s Jayden Maiava. Young quarterbacks, suddenly, are blossoming in Hawaii, a region of islands once pigeonholed for line-of-scrimmage talent and galvanized by the stories of “Throwin’ Samoan” Jack Thompson and Tua Tagavailoa and Marcus Mariota.
The Sports Report: Jayden Maiava is set to make history at USC
When he takes the field Saturday, he’ll become the first person of Polynesian descent to start a game at quarterback for USC.
Nebraska vs. USC Prediction: Jayden Maiava Offers Up Hope for Trojans
Two teams, both at pivotal moments, with seasons teetering on the edge. For Nebraska, it’s a fight to secure bowl eligibility; for USC, it’s about salvaging the remnants of a season that once held so much promise.
Who Is USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava? Redshirt Sophomore, UNLV Transfer
The USC Trojans may be on a bye week, but that does not make it anymore calm. The Trojans will be making a change at quarterback against the Nebraska Cornhusker
USC is promoting Jayden Maiava to starting QB late in its disappointing season, AP source says
Jayden Maiava is replacing Miller Moss as Southern California’s starting quarterback with three games left in the Trojans’ disappointing regular season, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
Debating Lincoln Riley's move to start Jayden Maiava over Miller Moss at USC
USC still needs to win two games to make a bowl in 2024. This is obviously not where the Trojans and Lincoln Riley expected
How did USC end up with Jayden Maiava as QB1? It’s a long story
Maiava was a three-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting cycle with only two FBS offers. Now, he's the starting QB at USC.
USC Trojans Receivers Makai Lemon, Duce Robinson Rave About Quarterback Jayden Maiava
All eyes will be on USC Trojans redshirt sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava when he makes his first start of the season Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuske ...
USC QB coach Luke Huard visits notable recruit Friday night
On Friday evening, Jarrett Perez of 247Sports reported that USC football quarterbacks coach Luke Huard was in attendance at ...