USC Trojans secure victory over Ohio State in key matchup
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Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The USC Trojans defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday at home, achieving their biggest win of the season. Quarterback Jayden Maiava started strong with a 69-yard touchdown pass to Trent Mosley on the second play of the game. Despite some struggles, including a total of 464 yards allowed to Ohio State’s offense, USC's defense made crucial plays to maintain their lead. Matt Leinart, a USC legend, praised the team on social media, celebrating their bounce-back performance following a loss to Wisconsin the previous week. USC will face the reigning national champion Indiana Hoosiers next week.
- •USC improves to 6-2 this season.
- •Lincoln Riley's Trojans respond well after losing to Wisconsin.
- •Maiava finishes with 222 passing yards and one touchdown.
- •Trojans defense allows 464 total yards but secures key stops.
- •Next week, USC takes on Indiana Hoosiers.
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — USC coach Lincoln Riley sends strong message to Trojans after upsetting Ohio State
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — USC great Matt Leinart celebrates ‘big win’ for Trojans vs. Ohio State
"The USC Trojans are 7-2 on the season after beating the now 6-2 Ohio State Buckeyes at home in a game that led to a Matt Leinart celebration afterward . Dave Portnoy was jumping for joy after USC beat his favorite team’s arch nemesis . Coach Lincoln Riley was perhaps the biggest winner on the night as his talented team remained in College Football […] The post USC coach Lincoln Riley sends strong message to Trojans after upsetting Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The USC Trojans knocked off No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday, marking their biggest win of the season. It was a great response from Lincoln Riley’s team after the disappointment of their 24-7 defeat to Wisconsin the previous week. USC great Matt Leinart was quick to congratulate the Trojans for their major achievement. “Big win for Usc!!!!!” […] The post USC great Matt Leinart celebrates ‘big win’ for Trojans vs. Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 6:07 AMUSC coach Lincoln Riley sends strong message to Trojans after upsetting Ohio State
The USC Trojans are 7-2 on the season after beating the now 6-2 Ohio State Buckeyes at home in a game that led to a Matt Leinart celebration afterward . Dave Portnoy was jumping for joy after USC beat his favorite team’s arch nemesis . Coach Lincoln Riley was perhaps the biggest winner on the night as his talented team remained in College Football […] The post USC coach Lincoln Riley sends strong message to Trojans after upsetting Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 5:20 AMUSC great Matt Leinart celebrates ‘big win’ for Trojans vs. Ohio State
The USC Trojans knocked off No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday, marking their biggest win of the season. It was a great response from Lincoln Riley’s team after the disappointment of their 24-7 defeat to Wisconsin the previous week. USC great Matt Leinart was quick to congratulate the Trojans for their major achievement. “Big win for Usc!!!!!” […] The post USC great Matt Leinart celebrates ‘big win’ for Trojans vs. Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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