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.

Nebraska lost its fourth straight game on Saturday, this time losing to USC 28–20. The Huskers struggled to get anything going on offense and ended up only scoring 20 points, including zero in the fourth quarter.

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley met with the media following his team's 28-20 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Huskers fall to 5-5 overall and 2-5 in the Big Ten Conference. The Trojans improve to 5-5 and 3-5 in the league.