USC upsets Ohio State 30-18 in college football
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Last updated Nov 1, 2026
On November 1, USC defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in a surprising college football matchup. The Trojans improved to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play. The victory marked a turnaround from their previous week’s performance against Wisconsin, where they rushed for negative yardage. Lincoln Riley's squad showcased a strong running game, averaging 4.3 yards per carry with two rushing touchdowns. USC will enjoy a bye week before facing Indiana on November 14.
- •USC improves to 7-2 on the season.
- •Ohio State drops to 8-1 after the defeat.
- •USC averaged 4.3 yards per carry.
- •Lincoln Riley earns his first signature win at USC.
- •Next game for USC is on November 14 against Indiana.
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to USC’s 30-18 upset of Ohio State
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Five takeaways from USC’s 30-18 upset of Ohio State
"What did social media have to say about the Trojans knocking off the No. 2 team in the country Saturday night?
"What did we learn from the Trojans knocking off the No. 2 team in the country Saturday night?
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 5:32 AMSocial media reacts to USC’s 30-18 upset of Ohio State
What did social media have to say about the Trojans knocking off the No. 2 team in the country Saturday night?
- Yahoo SportsNov 1, 2026, 4:19 AMFive takeaways from USC’s 30-18 upset of Ohio State
What did we learn from the Trojans knocking off the No. 2 team in the country Saturday night?
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