
Description
- Position
- QB
- Team
- USC
- Class
- JR
- Jersey
- #14
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 230 lb
- Hometown
- Las Vegas, NV
- Last active
- 2025
Recruiting
High School
- National Rank
- #852
- Stars
- ★★★
- Rating
- 0.8663
- Class
- 2022
- Committed To
- UNLV
- Hometown
- Henderson, NV
Accolades
1
Big Ten Passing Yards Leader2025
2026 Projection
QB
Pass Yds
2785
2058–3001
Pass TD
20
11–24
INT
6
3–10
Pass Att
331
256–385
Completions
213
167–253
Rush Yds
111
0–358
Rush TD
5
1–8
Rush Att
48
35–65
Season Stats
Regular season
Game Log
Latest season
| Wk | Opp | Cmp | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | INT | Y/A | QBR | Rtg | Car | RuYd | RuTD | Fum | Lost | FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri State | 15 | 18 | 83.3 | 295 | 2 | 0 | 16.4 | — | 257.7 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 1 | TCU | 18 | 30 | 60 | 280 | 1 | 2 | 9.3 | — | 136.1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 16 | 24 | 66.7 | 412 | 4 | 0 | 17.2 | — | 265.9 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Purdue | 17 | 28 | 60.7 | 282 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | — | 145.3 | 7 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Michigan State | 20 | 26 | 76.9 | 234 | 3 | 0 | 9 | — | 190.6 | 4 | 31 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Illinois | 30 | 43 | 69.8 | 364 | 2 | 1 | 8.5 | — | 151.6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Michigan | 25 | 32 | 78.1 | 265 | 2 | 1 | 8.3 | — | 162.1 | 1 | -7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Notre Dame | 22 | 42 | 52.4 | 328 | 2 | 2 | 7.8 | — | 124.2 | 2 | -9 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Nebraska | 9 | 23 | 39.1 | 135 | 0 | 1 | 5.9 | — | 79.7 | 11 | 62 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Northwestern | 24 | 33 | 72.7 | 299 | 2 | 1 | 9.1 | — | 162.8 | 4 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Iowa | 23 | 32 | 71.9 | 254 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 | — | 148.9 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Oregon | 25 | 43 | 58.1 | 306 | 3 | 2 | 7.1 | — | 131.6 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | UCLA | 21 | 29 | 72.4 | 257 | 2 | 0 | 8.9 | — | 169.6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | — | — | — |
Stat Profile
2025 · vs 266 QBs
Pass Yds
343195
Rating
159.589
Y/A
9.294
Pass TD
2385
INT
828
PPA
0.4898
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
Volume vs Efficiency
2025 · vs 266
dashed lines = position median · top-right = high volume + efficiency
Recruiting → Production
2025 · pedigree vs PPA
Exceeded pedigree+34 pct vs pedigree
Pedigree★★★ 0.8663 · #852 nat'l
Production98th pct PPA · vs 266 peers
Pedigree = national recruiting standing (stars + composite rating). Production = opponent-adjusted PPA percentile vs same-position FBS peers that season.
Career Arc
Pass Yds by season
PPA Trend
opp-adjusted / play
— Overall— Pass— Rush
Career Highs
| Stat | Best Season | Career |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds | 3,431'25 | 7,131 |
| Pass TD | 23'25 | 44 |
| Rush Yds | 261'23 | 460 |
2025 · share of team
Overall
51%
Rush
9%
Pass
94%
1st Down
42%
2nd Down
57%
3rd Down
64%
Standard Downs
46%
Passing Downs
66%
Usage Trend
share of team by season
— Overall— Standard Downs— Passing Downs
Game Trend
2025 · Pass Yds
Pass Yds per game
Consistency
2025 · Pass Yds
| Per game | 285.9 |
| Ceiling (90th) | 360.4 |
| Floor (10th) | 236.0 |
| Std dev | 66.0 |
| Boom rate | 0% |
| Bust rate | 8% |
| Profile | Steady |
Boom ≥1.5× avg · Bust ≤0.5× avg · 12 games
PPA Profile
2025 · opp-adjusted / play
Overall
0.48
By play type
Pass
0.49
Rush
0.56
By down
1st Down
0.29
2nd Down
0.31
3rd Down
1.00
By down type
Standard Downs
0.40
Passing Downs
0.62
Points Per Attempt added vs the average play, adjusted for opponent strength. Right = above baseline, left = below.
News
13 items
- Jayden Maiava Fuels USC Preseason Buzz With Quarterback RankingAfter leading the nation in deep passing production last season, USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava has earned another major preseason honor ahead of 2026.
- Why USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Is Primed for Big Leap in Final SeasonUSC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava enters a critical season for his NFL Draft stock.
- Five Underrated Receivers for USC Quarterback Jayden MaiavaWho will step up as key targets for USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava?
- Lincoln Riley-Jayden Maiava duo lands USC football in analyst’s top 5 offensesJayden Maiava is back for another year at USC, giving the Trojans one of the best offenses in college football.
- Jayden Maiava Shares Most Memorable Play From First Year as USC's Starting QuarterbackUSC Trojans' redshirt senior quarterback Jayden Maiava reflected on his first season as a starter and his most memorable play of the year.
- Jayden Maiava ranked as top 30 player in the country for 2026 seasonJayden Maiava is getting some respect, but more consistency will give him what he deserves: a higher place in the sport's hierarchy
- USC Recruiting Could Reshape Program's Long-Term Quarterback TrajectoryThe USC Trojans gained a key boost in welcoming back Jayden Maiava behind center, but here's why quarterback is a big need to scour for once high school football season starts.
- USC Trojans Quarterback Jayden Maiava Faced With Major OpportunityUSC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava enters a critical season for his draft stock and the program.
- Two Ways Jayden Maiava Can Boost USC's Season With a Victory Over OregonFor the USC Trojans to take a step forward in the Big Ten, being able to beat top-tier teams is critical, and specifically against Oregon, quarterback Jayden Maiava's performance could play a major role.
- USC Quarterback Jayden Maiava Trending Toward Breakout SeasonUSC Trojans' Jayden Maiava's rapid development under Lincoln Riley has him firmly in the conversation among college football's elite quarterbacks.
- USC’s Jayden Maiava gets eye-opening Joel Klatt ranking for 2026 seasonUSC QB Jayden Maiava secures a top-tier placement on analyst Joel Klatt's Top 10 quarterback rankings for the 2026 college football season.
- Jayden Maiava's experience in Lincoln Riley's system matters for USCUSC football has real weaknesses and question marks, but the reality of having Jayden Maiava as a veteran starter under Lincoln Riley is a big plus
- USC football opposing player scouting report - Earl Little, Ohio StateJayden Maiava has to solve the Earl Little problem if USC is going to hang a big number on Ohio State's defense