USC Trojans Defeat Georgia Southern 59-20 in Los Angeles Blowout

The USC Trojans dominated Georgia Southern University with a 59-20 victory at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 6, 2025. Quarterback Jayden Maiava threw for 412 yards and four touchdowns, including several long passes, while running back Waymond Jordan rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown, marking the best rushing performance under coach Lincoln Riley's tenure. Wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane made notable touchdown catches, with Lemon scoring twice on long receptions and Lane executing an impressive one-handed catch. Georgia Southern, led by former USC coach Clay Helton, who was met mostly with boos during the game, scored early but was overwhelmed by USC's offensive firepower. The Trojans amassed a total of 755 yards, showcasing a strong all-around performance in their second game of the season. Despite the loss, Georgia Southern had some highlights including two touchdown passes by Camden Brown and a late appearance by Helton’s son Turner at quarterback.