USC football drops second game, playoff hopes diminish
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
USC suffered a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin on October 24, damaging its playoff prospects. The Trojans, now 6-2, struggled offensively, marking the lowest point total under coach Lincoln Riley. Key issues included two early interceptions from quarterback Jayden Maiava and a lack of explosive plays. USC will face No. 2 Ohio State next at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Halloween.
- •USC is now 6-2 after the loss to Wisconsin.
- •Trojans scored only seven points, lowest under coach Riley.
- •Next game is against No. 2 Ohio State on Halloween.
- •Coach Riley called this season's roster the most complete he's had.
- •USC's attendance issues were criticized during the opener.
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"USC football suffered a second loss, putting the Trojans' playoff aspirations on life support.
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