USC’s second touchdown, a 12-yard Maiva throw to Kyron Hudson, went through the fingertips of Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog. The Trojans’ final scoring march stayed on track after Maiava’s third-down throw to Makai Lemon pinballed through the air between the receiver and Nebraska linebacker Javin Wright.

The search for bowl eligibility for the Nebraska Cornhuskers continues. NU fell at USC 28-20 Saturday. The Huskers are now 5-5 on the year and 2-5 in Big Ten play. The Trojans improve to 5-5 and are now 3-5 in the league.

Nebraska takes the field for the first half of a college football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Nebraska's John Hohl (90) kicks an extra point during the first half of a college football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.