With its first season in the Big Ten slipping away, USC is making a change at quarterback.
Jayden Maiava will get his first start for USC when the Trojans return from their bye to host Nebraska on Nov. 16, according to a person familiar with the decision but not authorized to speak publicly.
The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season. Since a strong debut in which Moss led USC to a season-opening win over Louisiana State in Las Vegas, the redshirt junior’s performance has been marked by costly mistakes, including critical interceptions in recent weeks as USC dropped four of its last five games, all by a single possession.