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Jayden Maiava · USC Football

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PLAYER DETAILS · 2026

Jayden Maiava

Jersey
14
Position
Quarterback
Class
Redshirt Senior
Height
6 ft 4 in
Weight
230 lb
Hometown
Palolo, Hawaii
High school / prior school (as listed)
Liberty HS / UNLV
Previous school
Not supplied

Source record updated: 2026-09-14.

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Summary

From UNLV to USC

Jayden Maiava joined USC after beginning his college career at UNLV. He transferred in 2024 and started USC’s final four games that season. His path to Los Angeles followed a 2023 season in which he earned Mountain West Freshman of the Year recognition.

Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — official biography

Background

High school background

Maiava’s high school career included time at Sierra Vista in Nevada, Kaimuki in Hawaii and Liberty in Nevada. He finished at Liberty, where he helped the team reach the state championship game as a senior in 2021.

Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — official biography

Career

A full season leading the offense

In 2025, Maiava started all 13 USC games and passed for 3,711 yards and 24 touchdowns. He received third-team All-Big Ten recognition and was a Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist. These are completed-season milestones, rather than a running account of the current season.

Checked 2026-10-02 · Sources: USC Athletics — official biography

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