Ohio State struggles in 30-18 loss to USC in San Francisco
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Ohio State lost to USC 30-18 during a Halloween night game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Buckeyes faced challenges after starting true freshman quarterback Luke Fahey instead of injured Julian Sayin. Despite recording 126 more yards than USC, Ohio State's penalties, red zone failures, and dropped passes hindered their performance throughout the game. Fahey completed 21 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown but struggled with accuracy in key moments. Next, Ohio State will seek to address its execution issues ahead of its upcoming matchup.
- •Ohio State scored only three touchdowns despite 126 more total yards than USC.
- •Luke Fahey made his first start, replacing the injured Julian Sayin.
- •Ohio State settled for three field goals on four trips to the red zone.
- •Bo Jackson was the leading rusher for Ohio State with 121 yards.
- •USC controlled the game, taking the lead early and maintaining it.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC was a sloppy, unfocused mess of its own making
"Ohio State didn't need Luke Fahey to be Julian Sayin to beat USC. It needed the rest of the team and coaching staff to step up. Instead, the Buckeyes' same old mistakes led to another sloppy, frustrating loss.
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