USC upsets No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in Los Angeles
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Last updated Nov 1, 2026
USC Trojans defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Jayden Maiava passed for 222 yards and one touchdown, while Trent Mosley contributed with 145 all-purpose yards. The Trojans took control early with a 69-yard touchdown from Mosley on the opening drive and extended their lead to 20-9 by halftime. Ohio State struggled in the red zone, settling for field goals instead of touchdowns. USC sealed the victory with a late field goal after recovering an onside kick by Ohio State.
- •USC improves to 7-2, Ohio State drops to 6-2.
- •Mosley scores a touchdown just 39 seconds into the game.
- •USC leads 20-9 at halftime after Ohio State kicks three field goals.
- •Jeremiah Smith records his 40th career Big Ten touchdown.
- •USC's defense forces Ohio State to an onside kick recovery late in the game.
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — USC's stunning upset over No. 2 Ohio State saves Lincoln Riley from Halloween disaster
"The USC Trojans delivered a major shake-up to the impending AP Poll on Sunday. Ohio State might be Week 9's biggest victim.
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