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No. 18 USC Football Hosts Washington For Primetime Matchup On Homecoming/Reunion Weekend
September 28, 2026 | Football
LA LA LAND VERSUS THE EMERALD CITY
* One city is known for sunshine, dreamers and Hollywood endings. The other for rain, coffee and the iconic Space Needle.
* The forecast calls for "Another Day of Sun" as the Emerald City comes to La La Land for a showdown in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
* The Huskies are trading Seattle skies for the Southern California spotlight, where the Trojans will look to deliver a performance worthy of their next Big Ten win.
* In the "City of Stars", both teams will take the stage, but only one can earn top billing.
* Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. PT on NBC as the USC Trojans take on the Washington Huskies.
MAIAVA MAGIC
* The USC quarterback is a position unlike any other.
* This young man becomes a household name, an annual Heisman contender and is under the brightest spotlight. They are in a league of their own and comprise a historic fraternity of some of the best collegiate players in history.
* USC returns the nation's best quarterback in redshirt senior Jayden Maiava.
* Maiava completed 23-of-42 passes for 326 yards (.548) and 2 TDs while adding a rushing score against Oregon.
* He has now recorded two 300-yard passing performances this season.
* Maiava accounted for all 3 of USC's TDs, throwing scoring passes to WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt and WR Tanook Hines before finding the end zone himself on a 1-yard rush.
* Maiava finished with 327 yards of total offense and was responsible for 18 of USC's 27 points.
* Maiava produced 16 completions of at least 10 yards, including passes of 31, 28, 27, 22, 21 and 20 yards.
* With USC trailing 20-10 in the third quarter, Maiava guided the Trojans on scoring drives of 75, 63 and 75 yards to help USC pull even at 27-27 early in the fourth quarter.
* Maiava has accounted for 16 TDs through 5 games, throwing 14 and rushing for 2.
* Maiava leads the nation in passing yards (1,499), passing TDs (14) and points responsible for (98).
* Maiava's opening five-game stretch compares favorably with the greatest quarterbacks in USC history. Through five games, Maiava has produced more passing yards and passing TDs than Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Caleb Williams did through the same point of their Heisman Trophy-winning seasons. Maiava's 70.1 completion percentage and 174.5 passing efficiency rating are also the best among the group, while his 14 passing TDs are 2 more than Williams, 4 more than Leinart and 7 more than Palmer recorded during their respective five-game starts.
| Quarterback | Season | Record | Comp.-Att. | Pct. | Pass Yards | YPA | Pass TD | INT | Efficiency |
| Jayden Maiava | 2026 | 4-1 | 110-157 | 70.1 | 1,499 | 9.5 | 14 | 2 | 174.5 |
| Caleb Williams | 2022 | 5-0 | 107-159 | 67.3 | 1,402 | 8.8 | 12 | 1 | 165.0 |
| Matt Leinart | 2004 | 5-0 | 99-148 | 66.9 | 1,187 | 8.0 | 10 | 3 | 152.5 |
| Carson Palmer | 2002 | 3-2 | 118-199 | 59.3 | 1,344 | 6.8 | 7 | 4 | 123.6 |
* Maiava makes his throws count. He is No. 2 among USC career leaders in yards per attempt with 8.8 (min. 500 attempts at USC). He's in good company in the stat – Caleb Williams sits at No. 1 with 9.2 yards per attempt, Matt Leinart is third with 8.6 and Sam Darnold holds the No. 4 spot with 8.5 yards per attempt.
* He is currently 10th on USC's career total offense leader board with 6,612 total yards of offense as a Trojan.
* Maiava also ranks 13th on USC's single season passing leader board with 265 completions in the 2025 season.
* He has been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List, the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award Watch List, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List, the Davey O'Brien Award Watch List, the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List and he was one of 12 total players from the Big Ten Conference to be named to the 2026 Big Ten Football Preseason Honors list.
* Maiava was also recently named a nominee for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year, the Allstate AFCA Goodworks Team and to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list for his commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron.
* With another year under offensive coordinator Luke Huard and Riley, who is the only head coach to tutor three Heisman Trophy winning quarterbacks, have 3 quarterbacks selected No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft and has the most No. 1 overall draft selections in the common draft era, Maiava is expected to continue to make large strides.
MAIAVA MAKES A DIFFERENCE
* As USC's quarterback and a household name under one of football's most prominent spotlights, Maiava remains deeply grounded in service, humility and community.
* Originally from Honolulu's Pālolo Valley, Maiava never forgot where he came from or the struggles he overcame growing up. His experiences shaped an incredible servant's heart and a genuine passion for mentoring children and uplifting underserved communities, especially his deep commitment to giving back to the community that helped shape him.
* Maiava consistently uses his platform to inspire hope, connection and opportunity for others. He embodies the spirit of 'ohana: the value of family, connection and community.
* In June of 2026, he returned to Honolulu's Pālolo Valley where he hosted a free youth football clinic for more than 350 local children ages 6 to 14, transforming a day of football instruction into a meaningful event centered on mentorship, inspiration and opportunity.
* Throughout the clinic, Maiava taught football fundamentals while emphasizing teamwork, perseverance and the importance of believing in yourself despite adversity, drawing from his own journey from the Pālolo Valley to the highest levels of the sport.
* Extending his impact beyond the field, proceeds from event t-shirt sales were donated to Aloha 1st Athletics, a local nonprofit dedicated to leadership, character development and mental health support through sports, reinforcing his commitment to investing in the next generation and strengthening the community that shaped him.
* Above all, Maiava encouraged attendees to lead with integrity, make a positive impact on those around them and pursue excellence in football, academics, faith and everyday life.
* On this same trip, Maiava continued his commitment to giving back by returning to his former high school, Kaimukī High, where he spoke to students not only as the USC quarterback but as someone who once walked the same halls with the same aspirations.
* Reflecting on his journey from serving as a Bulldogs ball boy and water boy to achieving his dream of wearing the Kaimukī jersey and competing at the highest level, Maiava shared an honest message about overcoming adversity, embracing opportunity and trusting God's plan.
* He encouraged students to approach life with a "Fight On" mentality, emphasizing resilience, discipline, faith, accountability and the importance of supporting others through difficult times.
* Crediting his mother as his greatest inspiration, he also stressed the value of education and the life lessons football has taught him about leadership, perseverance and character.
* Maiava's outreach continued at Jarrett Middle School, where he inspired more than 400 students through an interactive discussion focused on perseverance, personal responsibility and making positive choices, sharing his own experiences growing up in Pālolo Housing and encouraging students to embrace discipline over regret as they pursue their goals.
* He also visited Pālolo Elementary School, where he read with students, sang songs and created an engaging, uplifting environment that reflected his genuine commitment to mentorship and community.
* Together, these visits underscored Maiava's dedication to empowering Hawaii's youth through education, faith, service and authentic leadership, reinforcing his mission to invest in the communities that helped shape him.
* Beyond his work in Hawaii, Maiava has consistently dedicated his time to serving communities throughout Los Angeles, partnering with organizations focused on food insecurity, youth development and community outreach.
* He has volunteered multiple times with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, helping sort and pack thousands of pounds of fresh produce for families in need, including supporting relief efforts for residents displaced by the January 2025 wildfires.
* Maiava has also demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing food insecurity through his service at the Dream Center and The Midnight Mission.
* Across three volunteer shifts at the Dream Center, he helped prepare and serve more than 1,300 meals for individuals experiencing food insecurity, while at The Midnight Mission he worked alongside staff to prepare and distribute meals to individuals and families seeking support, reflecting his hands-on approach to serving those most in need.
* In addition to his volunteer service, Maiava has invested in mentoring and empowering young people through organizations including the Boys & Girls Club, Angel City Sports' Youth Weekend and The Young Shakespeareans.
* Whether coaching and encouraging local youth, participating in adaptive sports alongside children with physical disabilities or celebrating students' achievements in the arts, he has consistently used his platform to promote inclusion, confidence, education and personal growth while building meaningful connections throughout the community.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT MAIAVA
* Ken Niumatalolo, San José State Head Coach - "Jayden [Maiava] is a Heisman Trophy candidate."
* Matt Entz, Fresno State Head Coach - "You see why their quarterback is a Heisman contender. He's tremendously talented, has great understanding and great awareness of what's going on."
* Matt Leinart, Former USC Heisman Winning Quarterback and CBF Analyst - "He looks like a first round talent. He looks like a Heisman Trophy candidate."
* Colin Cowherd, Host of the Herd - "Looks like a first round talent."
* John Frascella, NFL Insider - "I'm a big Jayden Maiava guy. I just think he has natural quarterbacking instincts. Very fluid."
DIXON-WYATT DELIVERS
* Freshman WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt led USC with career-high 7 receptions for a game-high and career-high 114 yards and 1 TD.
* This is the second 100-yard receiving performance of his career.
* Dixon-Wyatt averaged 16.3 yards per reception and recorded 5 catches of at least 12 yards.
* Dixon-Wyatt hauled in a 31-yard touchdown reception to give USC its first lead of the game.
* All 7 of Dixon-Wyatt's receptions resulted in a first down or touchdown, including his 31-yard TD reception in the second quarter.
* Dixon-Wyatt leads USC with 25 receptions and 372 receiving yards while adding 3 TDs.
* He is averaging 14.9 yards per reception and 74.4 receiving yards per game.
* Dixon-Wyatt has caught at least 3 passes in every game this season.
* He is No. 17 in the nation and fifth in the Big Ten in receiving yards (372).
* Dixon-Wyatt was named a Week 4 True Freshman Standout by On3.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT DIXON-WYATT
* Travis May, Editor of A to Z Sports NFL – "Kayden Dixon-Wyatt is a true freshman WR playing like a pro already"
* Kendell Hollowell, USC on SI – "Kayden Dixon-Wyatt is a STAR. He's no ordinary freshman."
* John Frascella, NFL Insider – "Meet Kayden Dixon-Wyatt… new USC stud wide receiver. Simply… electric"
* Bussin' With The Boys – "Kayden Dixon-Wyatt is UNREAL"
* Kendell Hollowell, USC on SI – "When in doubt look for Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. The freshman receiver has been a reliable target for Jayden Maiava all season."
MAKING HIS MARK
* Freshman TE Mark Bowman caught 6 passes (tying his single-game career-high) for 44 yards, finishing second on the team in receptions.
* Bowman ranks second on the team with 21 receptions and has recorded 204 receiving yards and 2 TDs.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT MARK BOWMAN
* David Pollack, College Football Analyst - "Had an SEC coach tell me he is the closest thing to Brock Bowers he has seen in recruiting. Mark Bowman. Get to know that name America!"
* Max Chadwick, College Football Analyst - "If Mark Bowman can block like this, he can be SPECIAL. His route-running ability is some of the best I've seen for a true freshman."
* Ted Nguyen, The Athletic Senior Writer - "This Mark Bowman is a freak."
CATCHING FIRE
* The USC aerial attack continues to be dominant with a wide variety of players making an impact on the field.
* WR Terrell Anderson recorded his first receptions of the season, tallying 50 receiving yards on 2 catches.
* WR Ethan "Boobie" Feaster turned his lone target into a 27-yard reception that helped set up Maiava's third-quarter rushing touchdown.
* WR Tanook Hines caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Maiava to tie the game at 27-27 early in the fourth quarter.
* WR Zacharyus Williams caught 2 passes for 37 yards, including a 21-yard reception and a 16-yard fourth-down conversion.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT MOSLEY
* Ryan Dyrud, LA Football Network - "Trent Mosley is ELECTRIC. What a game-changer"
* Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times – "Trent Mosley has been absolutely electric so far today. Pretty clear why he's been considered a likely starter for so long"
* Ryan Abraham, USCFootball.com – "Trent Mosley is a dude."
* Benjamin Rover, OC Register – "Trent Mosley is going to be playing on Sundays for a long, long time."
* Chris Trevino, WeAreSC.com – "Trent Mosley is inevitable"
* Kendell Hollowell, USC Trojans on SI – "Trent Mosley is not a star in the making, he is a STAR. The next great USC wide receiver."
* Adam Rittenberg, ESPN – "Trent Mosley is a problem."
* Paolo Uggetti, ESPN – "Trent Mosley is #good"
* Jake Butt, Big Ten Network CFB Analyst – "He's going to be a weapon for years to come."
* Bryan Fischer, Sports Illustrated – "Trent Mosley is the next one in cardinal and gold. Impressive start to the season after a great camp."
* John Fanta, NBC Sports Broadcaster – "If you are not on the Trent Mosley bus, get on it before it's too late. Just an insanely talented player."
* Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times – "Trent Mosley might actually be superhuman. Will try to confirm."
* Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times – "If Trent Mosley's unbelievable 86-yard punt return for a touchdown doesn't make him a Heisman candidate as a freshman, what else do you want?"
BACKS IN BUSINESS
* RB King Miller led USC with 74 rushing yards on 13 carries, averaging 5.7 yards per attempt.
* Miller recorded a game-long 27-yard rush.
* Miller is No. 12 in the nation and No. 3 in the Big Ten in rushing yards (412).
* RB Waymond Jordan added 41 yards on 9 carries, averaging 4.6 yards per rush.
DEFENSE BY THE NUMBERS
* LB Deven Bryant and S Christian Pierce tied for the team lead with 7 tackles apiece.
* USC recorded 4 tackles for loss, led by DT Jahkeem Stewart, who made his Coliseum return and tied his single-game career-high of 2.0 TFLs.
* S Kennedy Urlacher and DE Luke Wafle each added a tackle for loss.
* Wafle was named a Week 4 True Freshman Standout by On3.
* CB Chasen Johnson and CB Prophet Brown each recorded a pass breakup.
* CB Jontez Williams and CB Chasen Johnson each recorded a single-game career-high 4 tackles as Trojans.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT RILEY & PATTERSON
* Ken Niumatalolo, San José State Head Coach - "Gary's one of the best defensive minds in all of college football. I'm good friends with him. We worked together in 1995 at the Naval Academy, so I'm very familiar with Gary. I was on the AFCA board with him for over a decade, so I know Gary Patterson very well. Smart call by Lincoln to hire him. They're going to get people in trouble in the Big Ten, and that's just their first game. And as they grow, they're going to get better with Gary leading their defense. But Gary's a phenomenal football coach. He's a phenomenal culture builder, and a credit to Lincoln. To have the humility as a head coach, and the foresight to hire a Hall-of-Famer. A lot of coaches wouldn't do that. They're like, 'No, I'm not going to hire a guy that caliber in my chair.' But to his credit, Lincoln hired a guy that's one of the best defensive minds of all time. The 4-2-5, he's basically the pioneer and creator of that. A very phenomenal coach."
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT WAFLE
* Ryan Dyrud, LA Football Network - "The Trojans have not had an EDGE player like Luke Wafle in, I don't know, how long. Even the way he sets the edge and sheds blocks to take down the RB is just DIFFERENT"
* Aaron Taylor, College Football Analyst - "DL97 Jide Abasiri and DE94 Luke Wafle are gonna be a problem for people this year."
* Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times - "I know Luke Wafle is a true freshman. And every game I re-remind myself this, and it still doesn't seem true."
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT ABASIRI
* Aaron Taylor, College Football Analyst - "DL97 Jide Abasiri and DE94 Luke Wafle are gonna be a problem for people this year."
SPECIALISTS AT WORK
* K Caden Chittenden connected on field goals from 38 and 29 yards and made all 3 of his PAT attempts, accounting for 9 points. He missed his first field goal of the season, a 33-yarder, early in the first quarter.
* P Lachlan Carrigan placed his only punt inside Oregon's 20-yard line with a 48-yard effort.
* K Ryon Sayeri recorded touchbacks on 5 of his 6 kickoffs.
RANKINGS
* USC is ranked 18th in the AP Poll and No. 18 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
* Washington is not ranked in the AP Poll or in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
SERIES
* USC is 51-32-4 all-time against Washington (not including 1 win vacated due to NCAA penalty; original record: 52-32-4).
IN OCTOBER
* USC has a 320-131-19 (.701) all-time record while playing in the month of October (not including 5 wins vacated due to NCAA penalty; revised record: 325-131-19, .704).
IN THE COLISEUM
* USC is 480-152-27 (.749) in the Coliseum, not including 6 wins vacated due to NCAA penalty (original record: 6-0 in 2005 and 486-152-27, .751 in the Coliseum).
COUNTING AT THE COLI
* USC's 665 games played in the Coliseum (including 6 wins vacated by NCAA penalty) are the third most that any school has played in its home stadium, behind Georgia Tech's 738 in Bobby Dodd Stadium and Tennessee's 667 in Neyland Stadium.
WASHINGTON CONNECTIONS
* USC has 3 players from the state of Washington: QB Sam Huard, OL Willi Wascher and TE Tucker Ashcraft, while Washington has 38 players from the state of California.
* USC LB Deven Bryant previously played for the Huskies from 2023-25, breaking out as a redshirt sophomore in 2025 as he tallied 62 tackles, including 2 for loss of 2 yards, and 2 PBUs while appearing in 12 games with 10 starts.
* USC QB Sam Huard previously played at Washington from 2021-22. He recorded 265 passing yards through 5 games as a Husky.
* USC Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach Luke Huard was a graduate assistant at Washington in 2007 and 2008, working with the quarterbacks. His brothers, Damon and Brock, were also quarterbacks at Washington. Damon played at Washington (1991-95), including on UW's 1991 national champions, and then with the Miami Dolphins (1997-2000), New England Patriots (2001-2003, including on the Super Bowl XXXVI and XXXVIII champs), and Kansas City Chiefs (2004-08), and now is director of community and external engagement at Washington and served as an analyst on Husky football radio broadcasts. Brock played at Washington (1995-98), then with the Seattle Seahawks (1999-2001, 2004) and Indianapolis Colts (2002-03) and now is a college football analyst for FOX Sports and a sports radio host in Seattle.
* USC WR Zacharyus Williams, USC OL Travis Leonard and Washington OL Drew Azzopardi all prepped at Junipero Serra HS in Gardena, Calif.
* USC WR Trent Mosley, USC QB Jonas Williams, USC DT Braeden Jones and Washington LB Donovan Robinson Jr. are all from Chicago, Ill.
* USC RB Deshonne Redeaux, Washington WR Justice Williams and Washington DL Joseph Peko previously prepped at Oaks Christian HS in Westlake Village, Calif.
* USC S Christian Pierce, USC CB RJ Sermons, USC WR Cameron Sermons and Washington S Rahim Wright II all prepped at Rancho Cucamonga HS in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
* USC QB Sam Huard, USC OL Willi Wascher and Washington RB Ryken Moon are all from Bellevue, Wash.
* USC OL Willi Wascher and Washington RB Ryken Moon prepped at Bellevue HS in Bellevue, Wash.
* USC QB Sam Huard, Washington DL Derek Colman-Brusa, Washington LB Xe'ree Alexander and Washington OL Lowen Colman-Brusa all prepped at Kennedy Catholic HS in Burien, Wash.
* USC RB King Miller, USC RB Kayne Miller, USC OL Kaylon Miller and Washington DL Joseph Peko are all from Calabasas, Calif.
* USC S Kennedy Urlacher, Washington QB Demond Williams Jr., Washington S Alex McLaughlin and Washington EDGE Russell Davis II are all from Chandler, Ariz.
* USC QB Jonas Williams and Washington WR Blaise LaVista prepped together at Lincoln-Way East HS in Frankfort, Illinois.
* USC WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, USC TE Mark Bowman, USC LB Shaun Scott, USC TE Manoah Leiato, USC DT Tomuhini "Tom Tom" Topui Jr., USC TE Josiah Jefferson, Washington QB Elijah Brown, Washington QB Dash Beierly, Washington DL Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei and Washington OL Kodi Greene all prepped at Mater Dei HS in Santa Ana, Calif.
* USC LB Deven Bryant, USC CB Marcelles Williams, USC S Marquis Gallegos, USC OL Erwin Taomi and Washington PK C.J. Wallace all prepped at St. John Bosco HS in Bellflower, Calif.
* USC CB Brandon Lockhart, USC DE Andrew Williams, USC WR Luc Weaver, USC K William Weisberg, Washington LB Taariq Al-Uqdah and Washington CB Alijah Durr are all from Los Angeles, Calif.
* USC LB Talanoa Ili and Washington TE Kekua Aumua are both from Kahuku HS in Kahuku, Hawai'i.
* USC LB Shaun Scott and Washington S Rahim Wright II are both from Fontana, Calif.
* USC CB Chasen Johnson and Washington LB Xe'ree Alexander both previously played at UCF.
* USC QB James Johnson, USC TE Manoah Leiato, USC OL Justin Tauanuu and Washington QB Elijah Brown are all from Huntington Beach, Calif.
* USC QB James Johnson and Washington LB Beck Walker both previously played at Golden West JC in Huntington Beach, Calif.
* USC QB Will Doherty, USC S Peter Sciarrino and Washington PK C.J. Wallace are all from Manhattan Beach, Calif.
* USC S Joshua Holland II, USC S Isaiah Rubin, USC OL Travis Leonard, USC OL Keenyi Pepe, USC WR Tron Baker and Washington RB Jordan Washington are all from Long Beach, Calif.
* USC WR Seth Zamora and Washington LS Ryan Kean both prepped at Centennial HS in Corona, Calif.
* USC RB Tyson Park, USC OL Breck Kolojay, USC OL Keenyi Pepe, Washington S Ksani Jiles and Washington LS Ben Ferber all prepped at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
* USC K Caden Chittenden, Washington S Gavin Day and Washington OL Dominic Harris are all from Las Vegas, Nev.
* USC K Caden Chittenden and Washington S Gavin Day both prepped at Faith Lutheran HS in Las Vegas, Nev.
* USC DE Simote Katoanga and Washington LB Ezaya Tokio are both from Oceanside, Calif.
* USC DT Tomuhini "Tom Tom" Topui Jr. and Washington S Ksani Jiles are both from Inglewood, Calif.
* USC OL Elijah Paige and Washington S Rylon Dillard-Allen are both from Phoenix, Ariz.
* USC TE Tucker Ashcraft, Washington DB Rahshawn Clark, Washington DL Derek Colman-Brusa, Washington EDGE David Schwerzel, Washington OL Parker Cross and Washington OL Lowen Colman-Brusa are all from Seattle, Wash.
* USC TE Tucker Ashcraft and Washington EDGE David Schwerzel both prepped at O'Dea HS in Seattle, Wash.
* USC DE Sam Smith and Washington OL Jake Flores both prepped at JSerra Catholic HS in San Juan Capistrano, California.
* USC Director of Football Communications Katie Ryan and Washington's Director of Football Technology Jacob Otten both attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and worked with the Cal Poly football program.
* Washington Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications Jeff Bechthold is a graduate of USC earning his bachelor's degree in sports information in 1990. He interned in the USC Sports Information Department as an undergrad.
* Washington Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Luke Del Rio is the son of Jack Del Rio, a consensus All-American linebacker at USC.
* USC Director of Athletics Jen Cohen served as director of athletics at Washington from 2016-23.
* USC Deputy Athletic Director & Chief of Staff Jay Hilbrands served in multiple roles at Washington including deputy athletic director for external operations from 2018-23.
* USC Deputy Athletic Director & Chief Operating Officer Jason Cappadoro served as senior associate athletic director / chief financial officer at Washington in 2023.
* USC Senior Associate Athletic Director / Chief Development Officer Michael Rorabaugh served as associate athletic director for advancement at Washington from 2017-20.
* USC Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Will Conroy spent 9 seasons on the men's basketball coaching staff at Washington after playing there from 2001-05. He initially joined the program as a walk-on but went on to finish as the program's all-time assist leader with 515.
* USC's Assistant Athletic Director for Operations & Facilities Management Joseph Wood earned his bachelor's degree in economics and political science from Washington in 2010 and was previously an assistant in the football equipment room.
* USC Director of Football Student Services and Operations Cheryl Taplin held a similar role at Washington from 2007-13.
* Washington Director of Administration for Women's Basketball Laura Freimuth held various staff positions with USC women's basketball (2006-09).
* USC Women's Soccer Head Coach Jane Alukonis served as a women's soccer assistant coach at UCLA, while Washington women's volleyball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Michael Brunsting served as a volunteer assistant coach at UCLA in 2021.
* Washington Inside Linebackers Coach Brian Odom served in a similar role for the Trojans from 2022-23. He was the Interim Co-Defensive Coordinator at USC during the 2023 season.
* Washington Safeties Coach Taylor Mays was a three-time First Team All-American at USC and competed for the Trojans from 2006-09. He played in 2007, 2008 and 2009 Rose Bowls and 2009 Emerald Bowl. He was a finalist for the 2008 Jim Thorpe Award and was a 2008 and 2009 Playboy Pre-Season All-American. Mays was an All-Conference First Teamer in 2008 and 2009, and he was named a Freshman All-American First Teamer and Pac-10 Co-Freshman of the Year in 2006.
WASHINGTON SCOUTING REPORT
* Washington enters the matchup 3-1 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play following a 27-24 home loss to Minnesota.
* The Huskies trailed Minnesota 14-0 after the first quarter and 24-10 entering the fourth before scoring two late touchdowns to pull within three.
* Washington is averaging 28.0 points and 395.8 yards of total offense per game, including 288.5 passing yards and 107.3 rushing yards.
* QB Demond Williams Jr. leads the Husky offense. Against Minnesota, he completed 18-of-28 passes for 239 yards and 2 TDs while adding a 13-yard rushing TD.
* Williams was intercepted twice and sacked seven times against the Golden Gophers as Washington was held to 40 rushing yards and 279 yards of total offense.
* WR Dezmen Roebuck caught all seven of his targets for a team-high 87 yards and a TD against Minnesota, while WR Chris Lawson added 4 receptions for 77 yards.
* Washington has been effective through the air this season, averaging 8.2 yards per pass attempt and 11.9 yards per completion with 8 passing TDs through four games.
* The Huskies are converting 34% of their third-down attempts this season but finished just 1-of-10 on third down against Minnesota. Washington did convert both of its fourth-down attempts in the loss.
* Defensively, Washington is allowing 16.8 points and 289.3 total yards per game. Opponents are averaging 178.8 passing yards and 110.5 rushing yards.
* The Husky defense has recorded 9 sacks and forced 8 turnovers, including 6 interceptions, through four games.
* LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale led Washington with 8 tackles against Minnesota, while DB Taariq Al-Uqdah recorded an interception.
* Washington has held opponents to a 29% conversion rate on third down and a 20% success rate on fourth down this season.
* The Huskies have scored on 19-of-22 red-zone trips, and 13 of those possessions have resulted in touchdowns.
* Washington has committed 31 penalties for 315 yards, an average of 78.8 penalty yards per game.
* P Hunter Green is averaging 46.3 yards per punt this season. He averaged 47.3 yards on six punts against Minnesota, including a long of 54 yards.
