Former UNLV quarterback Jayden Maiava has changed his transfer commitment from the University of Georgia to the University of Southern California (USC), less than 24 hours after committing to the University of Georgia, ESPN reports. .

Maiava is according to His agent originally signed with his father, Georgia, making him USC's first Polynesian-born QB. Said Tuesday night on ESPN. But the next day, his father told ESPN that he had changed his mind.

Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley's final pitch reportedly shook Maiava.

On Monday, the father of QB Jayden Maiava, who transferred from UNLV, hinted at a transfer to Georgia. Maiava also went with him. But he was already leaning toward the University of Southern California, his father, William, said.

Maiava officially committed to the University of Southern California on Wednesday, but he actually committed to Lincoln Riley. detail:https://t.co/XnYQ10nFyy

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Maiava, who threw for 3,085 yards and 17 touchdowns as a redshirt freshman this season, will compete with Miller Moss for the Trojans' starting QB spot. The pair will have a big task ahead of them, as Caleb Williams, the Trojans' final QB, is widely considered the frontrunner to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. (Related: Nick Saban Retirement: Report)

USC and Georgia State both lost five-star QBs to transfer candidates, so both programs were really hoping to land a four-star transfer. Malachi Nelson, the No. 1 recruit in 2023, shocked the football world by announcing he was leaving the University of Southern California and ultimately landing at Boise State University.

Georgia also lost top 2024 prospect Dylan Raiola. turned over I'm planning on going to Nebraska in December.