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Dec 4, 2023
Expected to enter portal
Maiava is expected to enter the transfer portal, Dan Morrison of On3.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Maiava has only one season of collegiate experience, but the campaign was massive for him. He logged 201 completions and 69 carries for more than 3,000 scrimmage yards and 17 touchdowns across his 12 games with UNLV during 2023. Still with much time to improve as well, it should be no surprise if Maiava ends up being one of the most sought-out players this offseason.
Dec 4, 2023
Struggles in MWC Championship
Maiava completed 15 of 29 passes for 166 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 44-20 loss to Boise State. He also had five rushes for 17 yards.
ANALYSIS
Maiava came into Saturday's conference championship with just two interceptions in his previous four games -- he'd completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,047 yards and seven touchdowns in that span. It's a tough end to the year for Maiava in an otherwise encouraging redshirt freshman campaign. He'll have a chance to right the ship in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs. Kansas on Dec. 26.
Nov 27, 2023
Solid to cap regular season
Maiava was 19-for-29 passing for 229 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 37-31 defeat to San Jose State.
ANALYSIS
While the loss snapped a three-game winning streak, it was another positive outing from the freshman Maiava, who's completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,047 yards with seven touchdowns and two interceptions over his last four games. Maiava's strong finish led the Rebels to their first appearance in the Mountain West Conference championship game, where they'll host Boise State next week.
Nov 20, 2023
Strong run continues
Maiava was 15-for-29 passing for 339 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 31-27 win over Air Force. He also had eight rushes for 36 yards.
ANALYSIS
While Maiva struggled with accuracy at times against a stout Air Force defense, he was able to throw for 339 yards, his highest total since Week 8, propelling UNLV to a third straight win and first place in the Mountain West. Maiva, a redshirt freshman, is up to 2,407 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions ahead of next week's regular-season finale vs. San Jose State.
Nov 12, 2023
Another strong showing in win
Maiava completed 17 of 24 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 34-14 win versus Wyoming. He also had 11 rushes for 40 yards with two touchdowns.
ANALYSIS
Maiava was efficient again through the air, completing 70.8 percent of his passes in the win, though he did most of his damage on the ground, adding a pair of rushing scores, including a 10-yard scamper on UNLV's opening drive. Maivai's now thrown for 2,068 yards with 11 touchdowns and four interceptions while adding 199 rushing yards with three scores in his redshirt freshman campaign.
Nov 7, 2023
Efficient in Saturday's win
Maiava completed 13 of 18 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 56-14 victory over New Mexico.
ANALYSIS
It was an impressive effort from the redshirt freshman, who completed 72.2 percent of his passes while throwing a season-high three touchdowns. Maiava's been solid of late, throwing for 1,277 yards with nine touchdowns to just two interceptions over his last five games. He'll look to keep building on a strong campaign in a road matchup with Wyoming on Friday.
Oct 31, 2023
Mixed results in loss
Maiava completed 21 of 35 passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 31-24 loss to Fresno State.
ANALYSIS
While Maiava topped 260 yards for a third straight game, his two interceptions proved costly in the one-score loss to Fresno State. The redshirt freshman's completed 64.2 percent of his passes for 1,589 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions across eight games. Maiava will look to get back in the win column next week against a New Mexico defense that's averaging 360 yards allowed this season.
Oct 23, 2023
Tops 300 yards in win
Maiava went 27-for-36 passing for 353 yards in Saturday's 25-23 win against Colorado State.
ANALYSIS
While Maiava failed to throw a touchdown Saturday, the redshirt freshman topped 300 yards passing for the first time this year in a UNLV victory. In two games since officially taking over as the Rebels' starter, Maiava's completed 77 percent of his passes for 620 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He'll look to keep rolling next week in a road matchup with Fresno State.
Oct 15, 2023
Strong outing vs. Nevada
Maiava was 20-for-25 passing for 267 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-27 victory over Nevada. He also had five rushes for 32 yards.
ANALYSIS
After he was confirmed as UNLV's starter of Doug Brumfield earlier in the week, Maiava rewarded the coaches' decision with an efficient outing vs. Nevada, completing 80 percent of his passes, including a pair of long touchdowns to Ricky White. Maiva, a redshirt freshman, has thrown for 968 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions through six games this season while rushing for 147 yards and an additional score.
Oct 11, 2023
Will remain as starter
UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion indicated Wednesday that Maiava is "the guy" for the Rebels and will be starting in Saturday's matchup against Nevada, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
The redshirt freshman beat out quarterback Doug Brumfield for the starting job and will play as his backup. Maiava has completed 57.4 percent of his passes for 701 yards to go along with three touchdowns and two interceptions across five games.
Oct 2, 2023
Modest production in win
Maiava was 11-for-21 passing for 142 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-20 victory versus Hawaii. He also had four rushes for 32 yards.
ANALYSIS
Making his second straight start in place of Doug Brumfield, Maiava completed only 11 passes but connected for a pair of touchdowns as the Rebels employed a run-heavy approach in the win. Brumfield appeared to be close to returning and was ultimately active as the backup Saturday. Maiava will most likely retreat to the bench before UNLV's next contest against Nevada.
Sep 23, 2023
Gets starting nod Saturday
Maiava will start Saturday against UTEP, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
ANALYSIS
Brumfield has not recovered from an injury that knocked him out of last week's win over Vanderbilt, and this will allow Maiava to start for the first time in his career. The freshman is coming off an awesome outing in relief the last time out, completing 19 of 33 passes for 261 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's 40-37 victory over Vanderbilt. He also had seven rushes for 29 yards with a touchdown.
Sep 18, 2023
Big day in relief
Maiava completed 19 of 33 passes for 261 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Saturday's 40-37 victory over Vanderbilt. He also had seven rushes for 29 yards with a touchdown.
ANALYSIS
After Doug Brumfield (undisclosed) left with an injury in the first quarter, Maiava, a redshirt freshman, led the Rebels on a run of 30 unanswered points en route to the comeback win. While Brumfield is expected to be healthy for UNLV's next game against UTEP, the 6-foot-4 Maiava certainly made his case to hang on to the starting job. The Hawaiin-born QB was a three-star recruit coming out of high school in 2022.