Running back Waymond Jordan #2 of the USC Trojans leaps for the first down against defensive back Malik Spencer #43 of the Michigan State Spartans in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

LOS ANGELES — USC quarterback Jayden Maiava used his arm as well as legs to help the USC football team extend its win streak to four games by holding off Michigan State, 45-31.

Maiava completed 20-of-26 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for another 31 yards and two touchdowns on four carries.

The Trojans (4-0 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) were in a single-back formation when Maiava scored his third rushing touchdown of the season. He faked a handoff to r

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