USC football plans ahead for tough matchups against Ohio State and Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
USC football's 2026 schedule includes tough games against Ohio State and Indiana. USC benefits from extra preparation time, with an off week on October 17 followed by a game against Wisconsin on October 24 and Ohio State on October 31. After facing the Buckeyes, USC will get another week off before playing Indiana on November 14. Lincoln Riley aims to leverage the extra rest for strategic planning against these elite teams, both of which are anticipated to be key for playoff aspirations.
- •USC plays Ohio State and Indiana in 2026.
- •Trojan's October 17 off week allows for extensive preparation.
- •USC faces Wisconsin on October 24 before Ohio State.
- •Team plays Indiana on November 14 after another bye week.
- •Lincoln Riley's planning focuses on crucial late-season matchups.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — USC season preview: Lincoln Riley gets extra prep time for big games
"Ohio State and Indiana are very tough games, but at least USC gets more time to prepare for those two opponents in 2026
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