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Jayden Maiava should outplay Demond Williams in USC's Week 5 game

As the Big Ten schedule rolls on, the upcoming matchup between USC and Washington brings two notable signal-callers into the spotlight. Demond Williams enters this week's contest looking to reverse a statistical slide that includes 1,129 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions through the air, alongside a team-leading 165 rushing yards.

Despite some reported frustration surrounding his supporting cast and past transfer speculation, Williams remains capable of producing explosive highlights.

On the opposing sideline, Jayden Maiava aims to keep his high-powered passing metrics on track and guide his squad back to victory following a recent setback. Projections anticipate Maiava eclipsing the 300-yard mark through the air and adding three touchdowns while the offense targets a thirty-point total.

Analysts expect the USC defense to contain Williams, allowing Maiava to establish himself as the superior quarterback on the field and secure a bounce-back win for the Trojans.

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