USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava made his first start for the Trojans on Saturday afternoon. How did he fare in the Trojans 28-20 win over Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nine plays in, USC’s much-ballyhooed QB change had begun in disaster with an airmailed pick-six, and Lincoln Riley rested his hand on his young quarterback’s shoulder-pad on the sidelines and spoke in sweet reassurances.

Lincoln Riley needs to approach the final stretch of the season as if he's coaching for his USC life, and Jayden Maiava could be the player who saves him.