USC is visiting Purdue on Saturday afternoon in the Big Ten opener, looking to secure its first conference road win outside Los Angeles since joining the league last season. The Trojans (2-0) have rolled through early nonconference play, outscoring opponents 132-33 behind the efficient play of quarterback Jayden Maiava. The junior has completed nearly 74% of his passes for 707 yards and six touchdowns. He started 11 games at UNLV in 2023 under coach Barry Odom, who is now in his first year at Purdue.
The Boilermakers (2-0) are off to their best start since 2021. Running back Devin Mockobee has already scored three rushing touchdowns, while quarterback Ryan Browne has been steady in his first season as a starter. Purdue has just three Big Ten wins over the past two years but enters the conference opener with momentum and a chance to make a statement.
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