Top Performers Shine in College Football Week 0
Week 0 of the college football season featured notable performances from several players on Saturday. Among them, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava delivered an impressive showing in a 42-26 victory over San Jose State, completing 25 of 29 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, along with a rushing touchdown.
Maiava's performance placed him second in USC history for career games with over 200 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and one rushing touchdown, trailing only Caleb Williams. Meanwhile, Virginia's Beau Pribula surprised many by throwing for 155 yards and rushing for 110 yards in a 34-8 win against North Carolina State, earning praise for his performance.
Other standout players included Lewis from North Carolina, who recorded 4.5 tackles for loss in a 15-10 win over TCU, and Kromah from Florida State, who rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown in a 34-17 victory against New Mexico State. Memphis running back Jaylin Carter also made an impact with 97 rushing yards in a 27-21 win over UNLV. These performances highlight the emerging talent in college football as the season progresses.