USC upsets No. 2 Ohio State in College Football Playoff race

USC secured a 30-18 victory over No. 2 Ohio State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 1, 2026. The Trojans, improving to 7-2 and 4-2 in the Big Ten, were led by freshman tight end Mark Bowman, whose highlight run helped establish a significant lead. Ohio State struggled with mistakes, including a key turnover from freshman quarterback Luke Fahey, who started due to an injury to Julian Sayin. USC's fast start and defensive plays were pivotal in maintaining control, despite a late rally by the Buckeyes.

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