LOS ANGELES — USC scored six rushing touchdowns in a 73-13 season opener win on Saturday against Missouri State, which was playing in its first game as an FBS team and member of Conference USA.

It’s the first time USC scored over 50 points in a game since beating California 50-49 in 2023.

The Trojans (1-0) finished with 233 rushing yards, and the defense held the Bears (0-1) to 224 total yards of offense.

Quarterback Jayden Maiava went 15-for-18 in the game with 295 yards and two touchdowns.

Missouri State scored its only touchdown of the game on a 33-yard pass from Jacob Clark to Tristian Gardner. Yousef Obeid made two field goals of 44 and 46 yards.

Waymond Jordan (42 yards) was the first USC running back to carry the ball, as Riley previously indicated would happen, and did not squ

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