USC faces Ohio State as Lincoln Riley seeks key top-25 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
No. 25 USC is matched against No. 2 Ohio State on October 31, aiming for a vital win after a disappointing loss in Week 7. Lincoln Riley, under pressure following the defeat to Wisconsin, hopes to change his record of 5-14 against ranked opponents since taking over in 2022. USC's recent form against ranked teams has been poor, with seven losses in their last eight such encounters. The Trojans need this victory to revive their College Football Playoff hopes and solidify Riley's position as head coach.
- •USC is 5-14 against ranked teams since 2022.
- •Lincoln Riley faces scrutiny after a loss to Wisconsin.
- •USC has lost seven of its last eight games against ranked teams.
- •The game takes place on Halloween night, October 31.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lincoln Riley looks to improve horrible record with USC vs top-25 teams vs Ohio State
"USC plays ranked Ohio State in Week 8, and Lincoln Riley has struggled to beat teams in the US LBM Coachess Poll top 25.
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