09/14/2026
THIS is bigger than football.
Almost the entire USC football team came together and got on their knees in the end zone before Saturday’s game. No cameras needed. No spotlight needed. Just a group of young men taking a moment to pray before they went to battle.
That got my attention.
Because before you compete, before you chase the win, before you step onto the field, there is nothing wrong with getting on your knees and acknowledging the One who gave you the ability to be there in the first place.
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has spoken about the role Jesus Christ has played in his football journey. That is the kind of foundation that can keep an athlete grounded when the lights get brighter, the pressure gets heavier and the expectations get higher.
Football is temporary. Your relationship with God is bigger than a scoreboard.
“The strongest position you can take isn’t always standing tall. Sometimes it’s getting on your knees and trusting God.”
📖 Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Respect to these young men for showing that faith still has a place on the field.
Win or lose, put God first. 🙏🏽✝️