USC’s run game hit rock bottom with a shocking negative 17 rushing yards in a tough loss to Wisconsin, raising urgent questions about the offensive line’s ability to compete in the Big Ten. The Trojans’ ground attack stalled completely, forcing quarterback Jayden Maiava into 50 passing attempts and exposing offensive vulnerabilities that Wisconsin’s defense readily exploited.
USC’s run game hit rock bottom with a shocking negative 17 rushing yards in a tough loss to Wisconsin, raising urgent questions about the offensive line’s ability to compete in the Big Ten. The Trojans’ ground attack stalled completely, forcing quarterback Jayden Maiava into 50 passing attempts and exposing offensive vulnerabilities that Wisconsin’s defense readily exploited.
Maiava, typically a steady force, struggled under relentless pressure, tossing two costly interceptions and posting pedestrian numbers by his usual standards. With King Miller and Sean Alston unable to find running room, USC’s offense became entirely one-dimensional. As Ohio State looms next week, the spotlight is firmly on USC’s offensive line to respond—or risk another punishing defeat.