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USC Rolls 73-13, Spoils Missouri State's FBS Debut

USC turns to Georgia Southern next after a statement start.

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Running back Eli Sanders #1 of the USC Trojans dives for the first down just short of the goal line against the Missouri State Bears in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Ja'Kobi Lane #8 of the USC Trojans runs the ball during the Spring football game at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on April 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Running back Waymond Jordan #2 of the USC Trojans runs past defensive lineman DJ Wesolak #7 of the Missouri State Bears for a first down in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Overview

  • Jayden Maiava went 15-for-18 for 295 yards and two touchdowns before sitting at halftime.
  • Freshman Husan Longstreet completed all nine passes, rushed for two scores, and later threw a touchdown in a flawless second half.
  • USC piled up 602 yards, scored on 10 of its first 11 drives without punting, and had nine players account for 10 touchdowns.
  • The defense logged five sacks, limited Missouri State to 224 total yards with 65 on the ground, and produced a 39-yard pick-six by transfer Bishop Fitzgerald.
  • Missouri State's first FBS game included a reported $1.15 million guarantee as it visits Marshall next, while USC hosts Georgia Southern on Sept. 6.