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USC Hosts Missouri State in Opener as Bears Make FBS Debut

USC enters with Jayden Maiava established at quarterback following a depth-chart reveal on defense.

USC head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during a game against Notre Dame on Nov. 30, 2024, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
USC head coach Lincoln Riley looks on during the first half against Nebraska on Nov. 16, 2024, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
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Overview

  • Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with coverage on the Big Ten Network.
  • USC is a heavy favorite at USC by 35½ points, according to the Orange County Register’s game listing.
  • Jayden Maiava returns as USC’s entrenched starter after a strong finish last season, with coaches highlighting his leadership growth.
  • USC’s initial depth chart names DJ Harvey and DeCarlos Nicholson as starting cornerbacks and Kameryn Fountain and Anthony Lucas at edge under coordinator D’Anton Lynn.
  • Missouri State begins its first FBS season as a Conference USA member, leaning on transfers such as DJ Wesolak and Davon Townley, and the trip reportedly brings a $1.15 million guarantee.