The tape played on loop all week in Notre Dame's facility, a sobering reminder for the Irish two years later of what USC, under Lincoln Riley, could be when everything was working in concert.
Maiava willed the Trojans back within striking distance, completing two big plays downfield to set up a six-yard touchdown strike to wideout Ja'Kobi Lane.
Instead of its quarterback saving the day, Jayden Maiava watched as his pass was picked off and returned 99 yards for a touchdown.
Facing the nation's No. 1 pass defense, Maiava managed to throw for 360 yards and three touchdowns, but couldn't conjure up the magic necessary when it mattered most.
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