Maiava, No. 14 Trojans begin quest for first College Football Playoff bid against Spartans

The No. 14 Southern California Trojans will start the push to make the College Football Playoff for the first time when they kick off the season hosting the San José State Spartans on Saturday. The Trojans haven't become the powerhouse that was expected when they hired coach Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma in November 2021, but a dynamic offense led by veteran quarterback Jayden Maiava could be enough…