First off, the whole shebang kicked off with Miller Moss jumping ship. Yep, he bolted over to the Louisville Cardinals, leaving this gnarly gap at QB for the USC Trojans. Not exactly the most chill news, but hey, you’ve got Lincoln Riley at the helm who’s got this knack for snagging top-tier talent. You know, that guy could probably convince a fish to climb a tree.
Anyway, USC snatched a commitment from this hotshot five-star dude, Husan Longstreet, straight out of California for the 2025 class. And let me tell you, there’s been some competition brew since Longstreet strutted onto the scene. See, there’s also Jayden Maiava, who transferred in 2024. He took over when Moss got the boot. Now, who’s gonna start in 2025? Well, Pete Nakos over at On3 thinks it’s gonna be Maiava starting against the Missouri State Bears in Week 1.
Oh, there’s this snapshot that sticks in my head — Longstreet with that intense game face, captured just as the sun was setting, everything tinted in hues like an old Polaroid. Man, I don’t know why it’s stuck, but sometimes those little details do.
Nakos dropped a little scoop that his insiders say Longstreet crushed it during spring camp. Sounds like the kid’s on fire and might just steal the spotlight by season’s end. And if you read between the lines, could it mean Riley’s keeping his options open? Maybe.
The Trojans have kind of a smooth sail at the start — Missouri State, then the Eagles from Georgia Southern, and the Purdue Boilermakers. Almost like the universe giving whoever’s in that QB slot a soft start. Easy, right? But, hold on, because Week 4 brings the Michigan State Spartans. That’s gonna be the real test.
Here’s a thought that popped up — and it’s gonna sound random — but I wondered if the noise of the crowd is like white noise for these guys. Distracting yet calming? Hmm, distraction can sometimes be comforting.
And for Maiava, who hopped over from UNLV, he knows better than to slack. Riley can change his mind as fast as a cat chasing a laser. Can USC charge back into the CFP spotlight? Man, who knows, but it’s like every twist and turn is worth watching.
Oh, right! Almost forgot, this was pieced together by Athlon Sports back on July 2, 2025. Catchy? Not even, but that’s what you get from real-time digging.
