Besides the 64-yard completion by Maiava, this game has been firmly in the Bruins’ hands throughout the first quarter.

Though the score is still deadlocked at three, the Bruins are only 1-for-3 on third downs, which has prevented them from inflicting further damage. The offense has managed over 30 yards in each of its first three drives, implying that it just needs to put a few more things together to find the end zone.

Besides the aforementioned completion, the defense has looked excellent, and the goal-line stand when USC had three opportunities from the five-yard line could help motivate the defense throughout the remainder of the contest.