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Jordan Jade Mayava Faces a Challenging Path to Elevate His Stock at USC

Jordan Jade Mayava is putting up solid numbers for USC, but he remains a long shot. With Ohio State losing its quarterback, a big win over the Buckeyes could elevate his stock significantly.

The biggest question is whether USC can be trusted moving forward. The team already has a home loss to Oregon and now faces Wisconsin on the road Saturday night. Wisconsin could present a difficult matchup, even after a disappointing performance last weekend.

USC is coming off a bye and has already overcome some of its travel struggles by beating Penn State in the whiteout. It remains to be seen whether that victory will look better or worse as the season progresses.

The schedule remains extremely challenging. USC still has Ohio State, Indiana on the road, and UCLA, including three top-10 opponents. The Trojans also have to visit Camp Randall this weekend.

If Mayava plays exceptionally well and leads USC to multiple upsets, his 88-to-1 odds could become appealing. If he successfully navigates the difficult schedule, he will have a chance to enter the discussion.