USC Scores 73 Points in Season-Opening Rout of Missouri State

The USC Trojans dominated Missouri State with a commanding 73-13 victory in their 2025 season opener at the Coliseum, showcasing a balanced and explosive offense along with a strong defense. Quarterback Jayden Maiava led the charge, completing 15 of 18 passes for 295 yards and multiple touchdowns before being replaced in the second half by freshman Husan Longstreet, who completed all nine of his passes and added two rushing touchdowns. USC scored touchdowns via a diverse array of players, including transfers Waymond Jordan, Bryan Jackson, Eli Sanders, Lake McRee, and King Miller, contributing to a total of nine different scorers and ten touchdowns. The Trojans’ offense was efficient, scoring on 10 of their first 11 drives and amassing over 600 total yards, marking their highest scoring game since 1930 and their highest opener score since 1929. Defensively, Bishop Fitzgerald, a transfer from NC State, returned an interception for a touchdown, further highlighting the contributions from transfers in the team's dominant performance. Missouri State, playing its first FBS game as a member of Conference USA, struggled to keep pace against the Trojans’ overwhelming attack.