USC Trojans Edge Out Nebraska in a Thrilling Showdown for Bowl Eligibility
USC Trojans secured a crucial 28-20 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 16, 2024, moving closer to bowl eligibility. This game marked a significant moment for USC’s new starting quarterback, Jayden Maiava, who, in his debut, threw for 259 yards, completed three touchdown passes, and contributed a rushing touchdown.
The match began with Nebraska’s Ceyair Wright returning an interception for a 45-yard touchdown, giving the Cornhuskers an early 7-0 lead. USC quickly responded, with Maiava connecting with Zachariah Branch for a 6-yard touchdown pass, tying the game at 7-7. Nebraska and USC traded scores throughout the first half, with the teams locked at 14-14 at halftime after USC’s Kyron Hudson caught a 12-yard touchdown pass.
The second half saw Nebraska regain the lead with a 29-yard field goal, but USC responded with a 48-yard touchdown pass from Maiava to Duce Robinson, regaining the edge at 21-17. After another field goal from Nebraska brought them closer, Maiava capped off a long drive with a 2-yard rushing touchdown, extending USC’s lead to 28-20 with less than three minutes remaining.
Nebraska’s final drive aimed to tie the game but ended in disappointment as quarterback Dylan Raiola’s pass was intercepted by Greedy Vance Jr. in the end zone.
With this win, USC improved its record to 5-5 overall and 3-5 in the Big Ten, while Nebraska fell to 5-5 overall and 2-5 in conference play. The Huskers remain without a bowl appearance since 2016, having lost eight consecutive games when seeking bowl eligibility. USC has never lost to Nebraska in their historical matchups, extending their record against the Cornhuskers to 5-0-1.
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