Ohio State aims to maintain No. 1 ranking against USC this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Ohio State is expected to face the USC Trojans in Week 11 while holding the consensus No. 1 ranking in college football. The Buckeyes have a strong roster, featuring QB Julian Sayin, WR Jeremiah Smith, and RB Bo Jackson, and they will seek to improve their defense despite recent losses to the NFL draft. With significant talent returning, expectations remain high for Ohio State as they aim to avenge last season's challenges.
- •Ohio State faces USC in Week 11.
- •The Buckeyes are expected to start the season ranked No. 1.
- •Julian Sayin was a Heisman finalist last season.
- •USC will need to prepare for a strong Ohio State offense.
- •The Buckeyes have added transfers to bolster their defense.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State could be ranked No. 1 when it visits USC this season
"The Trojans will have to face the consensus No. 1 team in the country in Week 11. Now we get to see if Ohio State will maintain that ranking
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