ESPN College GameDay crew predicts Ohio State vs. USC matchup outcomes

ESPN's College GameDay cast made predictions for the upcoming Ohio State and USC game, set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Despite the absence of the crew in Los Angeles, experts Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Isaiah Thomas, and Kirk Herbstreit weighed in on the matchup. All but Howard chose Ohio State to win, citing overall talent and positional strength, particularly after the Buckeyes managed a solid road win against Indiana last week. Howard opted for USC, noting player absences for Ohio State as a crucial factor. The Buckeyes are slight favorites according to Vegas ahead of this pivotal Big Ten clash.

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