One other way in which USC and Nebraska fans are united in misery this season: Big Ten officiating. Cornhuskers Wire noted how badly the Huskers were shafted on some non-pass interference calls in this game against USC. Trojan fans know the feeling. USC was obviously jobbed on bad non-calls against Michigan and Penn State.

USC football coach Lincoln Riley was more than excited about his team's response to its mistakes in the Trojans' 28-20 home victory Saturday against Nebraska.

Maiava, in his first start at USC, threw a pick-six to Nebraska corner and former Trojan Ceyair Wright. Maiava did some good things on Saturday. There are some plays he’ll want back, too, like the interception and a third-quarter fumble.