LOS ANGELES — Both feet left the ground. His right hand was in air.
And with a quick swipe, USC receiver Ja’Kobi Lane had made the most eye-catching touchdown reception of the college football season.
The one-handed catch was just one flashy component of an aerial attack that earned the Trojans (2-0) an 18-point advantage over Georgia Southern at halftime on their way to a 59-20 win on Saturday evening.
Quarterback Jayden Maiava went 16-of-24 passing for 412 yards and four touchdowns before backup Husan Longstreet came into the game with 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
The Eagles (0-2), who are coached by former USC head coach Clay Helton, were the first on the scoreboard after USC running back Waymond Jordan fumbled on the opening possession. Defensive back Prince Green II