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USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 with big plays from Jayden Maiava, freshman Trent Mosley

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles, from the development of Oct 30, 2026

Newest development Nov 1, 2026 · 3 reportsOhio State losses to USC, jeopardizing College Football Playoff bid: Instant Reaction -- Buckeye Talk podcast

USC stunned No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 for the biggest win of head coach Lincoln Riley's tenure.

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    USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 with big plays from Jayden Maiava, freshman Trent Mosley

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

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    Ohio State losses to USC, jeopardizing College Football Playoff bid: Instant Reaction -- Buckeye Talk podcast

    Headline from Cleveland Plain Dealer ·

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25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Outrageous Predictions for Ohio State football vs. USC (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik give their outrageous predictions for Ohio State football's game against USC.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State vs. USC score predictions: Can the Buckeyes’ new quarterback get his first win? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik give their score predictions for Ohio State football's game against USC.

  3. NBC 4 Columbus

    What to watch for when No. 2 Ohio State takes on USC on NBC4 (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is back from the bye week but without its star quarterback. And now the Buckeyes look to navigate the rest of the Big Ten schedule with an offense that will look different from the first seven games of the season.

  4. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Experts release final Ohio State-USC predictions: Can Luke Fahey keep the Buckeyes rolling without Julian Sayin? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Ohio State vs. USC prediction: Model projects a 29-23 Buckeyes win with Julian Sayin out. DraftKings odds, QB update and best bets for Saturday night.

  5. New York Post

    USC’s attempt to salvage season comes as Ohio State turns to former Southern California high school QB (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    USC’s toughest task of the season might’ve just gotten a little easier. With Ohio State prepared to play its first game of the season without Julian Sayin lined up behind center, the team is pivoting to a freshman.

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State football vs. USC: Game-Time Decisions for the Buckeyes against the Trojans (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's game against USC.

  7. NBC Los Angeles

    USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 for biggest win of head coach Riley's tenure (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Southern California cornerback Jontez Williams reacts after a defensive stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

  8. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    No. 2 Ohio State at USC: Live updates from a battle of college football ‘blue bloods’ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    No. 2 Ohio State travels to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to face USC, with both teams vying for position in the Big Ten standings.

  9. FOX 8 Cleveland

    What to watch for when No. 2 Ohio State takes on USC (opens FOX 8 Cleveland)

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    FOX 8 Cleveland's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is back from the bye week but without its star quarterback. And now the Buckeyes look to navigate the rest of the Big Ten schedule with an offense that will look different from the first seven games of the season.

  10. New York Post

    Ohio State vs. USC prediction, best bets: Fade freshman QB on the road (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Sometimes the scheduling gods throw you a bone.

  11. The Oregonian

    Watch USC face Ohio State college football live for free tonight (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    No. 2 Ohio State heads to Southern California tonight for a marquee Big Ten matchup with the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

  12. NBC 4 Columbus

    Buckeyes on NBC4: Live updates from as Ohio State plays USC in Los Angeles (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (WCMH) -- No. 2 Ohio State looks to remain undefeated in Big Ten play with a new starting quarterback while a desperate Southern California squad looks to bounce back from a lopsided loss to Wisconsin last weekend.

  13. The Oregonian

    Ohio State vs. USC final predictions: Jeremiah Smith, Luke Fahey lead Buckeyes into Los Angeles on Halloween (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Ohio State vs. USC prediction: Luke Fahey makes his first start as the model projects a 29-23 Buckeyes win. Kalshi odds and best bets for tonight.

  14. New York Post

    USC, Ohio State players nearly come to blows in heated pregame scene (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    It didn’t take long for blood to begin boiling for the USC Trojans’ Big Ten showdown against the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in Los Angeles. A video of players from the two teams having to be separated after a heated exchange before the game is going viral on social media.

  15. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State let its freshman QB down against USC (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Ohio State failed to do the one thing it needed to do against USC in the first half, and those issues had nothing to do with its quarterback.

  16. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State falls at USC, 30-18, as Big Ten title pursuit takes major hit (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    No. 2 Ohio State suffered its first Big Ten loss of the season, falling 30-18 at USC after repeatedly stalling in the red zone and committing costly turnovers and penalties.

  17. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    USC stuns No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 with big plays from Jayden Maiava, freshman Trent Mosley (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    USC stunned No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 for the biggest win of head coach Lincoln Riley's tenure.

  18. Fox News

    Ohio State's national title hopes are rightfully fading after USC delivers reality check in shocking upset (opens Fox News)

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    Lincoln Riley's USC upset over No. 2 Ohio State exposes the Buckeyes' offensive collapse, with Oregon, Nebraska and Michigan still on the schedule.

  19. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State losses to USC, jeopardizing College Football Playoff bid: Instant Reaction -- Buckeye Talk podcast (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss Ohio State football.

  20. NBC 4 Columbus

    What we learned from Ohio State's 30-18 loss to USC (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (WCMH) -- For the first time since losing to Michigan in 2024, Ohio State fell to an unranked opponent. And it wasn't even close. In a stunning 30-18 defeat, the Buckeyes struggled in unexpected ways against Southern California, extending its losing streak at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseu…

  21. NBC 4 Columbus

    College football rankings: How far Ohio State dropped in coaches poll due to USC loss (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the first time in 15 years, Ohio State enters the month of November with two defeats and starts the month much lower ranked than it would have hoped. After losing 30-18 on Halloween to unranked USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Buckeyes have dropped eight spots f…

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