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Urban Meyer criticizes Ohio State performance after loss to USC

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Urban Meyer criticizes Ohio State performance after loss to USC
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Urban Meyer expressed his anger over Ohio State's 30-18 loss to USC, pointing to numerous mistakes and a lack of support for freshman quarterback Luke Fahey. Despite outgaining USC, Ohio State's penalties and missed opportunities contributed to the defeat. Meyer called for accountability within the team, emphasizing that the young QB should not be the scapegoat for a veteran roster's failures. Ohio State, now 6-2, faces Oregon next and needs to improve to maintain playoff hopes.

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  • •Ohio State lost 30-18 to USC, despite outgaining them 464-338.
  • •Urban Meyer criticized the team's 11 penalties and lack of execution.
  • •Luke Fahey started due to Julian Sayin's injury but received mixed reviews.
  • •Meyer believes the roster has enough talent to turn things around.
  • •Next game is against Oregon at home, with playoff implications.
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  • 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — "So Pissed": Urban Meyer Extremely Angry With Ohio State, Asks Ryan Day to Take Locker Room Action
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Ohio State had every reason to rally around its inexperienced quarterback against USC. Instead, the Buckeyes left him hanging.

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