Ohio State aims for first win at USC since 1946 on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Ohio State travels to Los Angeles to face USC on Saturday night, seeking their first win at the Coliseum since 1946. The Buckeyes are coming off a victory against Indiana but lost quarterback Julian Sayin to injury during that game. Backup Luke Fahey is expected to start in his place. Both teams have a storied rivalry, with Ohio State having an all-time record of 1,894 combined wins with USC. The game marks Ohio State's first match against USC as a Big Ten opponent.
- •Ohio State lost to Indiana but has 30 road wins since 2019.
- •Julian Sayin was injured, and Luke Fahey is likely the new starter.
- •Ohio State leads series with USC 13-10-1, winning last meeting in 2017.
- •Jeremiah Smith is a key offensive player for Ohio State with 39 career touchdowns.
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"Ohio State will be seeking their first win at USC since 1946 on Saturday night when they travel to Los Angeles to take on the Trojans
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