USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley will start redshirt sophomore Jayden Maiava at quarterback when they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 16. The change comes after Miller Moss' three interception performance in the Trojans 26-21 loss to Washington.
. The change comes following the Trojans 26-21 loss to the Washington Huskies over the weekend, which dropped them to 4-5 on the season. Maiava will start on Nov. 16 when the Trojans host the"We felt like it was in the best interest of the team to give Jayden a chance," Riley said.
"Miller has done a very good job," Riley said. "He's been a really good leader for this team, he's been loyal to this program. He's worked hard and he's done a lot of good things on the football field. So this is not a reflection of anything more than we have another good player in the room and we feel like he gives us a good opportunity, when we went back an evaluated that this is the best thing for the team.
In three appearances this season, Maiava has completed 8 of 11 passes for 66 yards and added 27 rushing yards and one touchdown. The Hawaii native initially transferred to Georgia in January but flipped to USC the next day. Maiava battled Moss in the spring and fall camp, but it was Moss, who was fresh off a six-touchdown performance in the Holiday Bowl that won the job."I wouldn't say that right now, no," Riley said. "For us right now, what we're looking at is the best lineup, the best people to help us win each and every week and we're going to keep our focus there.
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