USC upsets Ohio State; CFP rankings and coaching hot seats discussed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

USC pulled off an upset against No. 2 Ohio State on October 31, 2026, ending their winning streak. This significant victory raises questions about Lincoln Riley's future with the Trojans, particularly after Miami narrowly edged North Carolina. The first College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed on November 3, highlighting teams like Notre Dame on the outside looking in and a possible logjam among SEC contenders. The discussion also included the job security of coaches Mike Norvell at Florida State, Matt Rhule at Nebraska, and Brent Venables at Oklahoma.
- •USC defeats No. 2 Ohio State on October 31, 2026.
- •First CFP rankings set to release November 3.
- •Notre Dame is projected outside of the playoff bracket.
- •Coaching futures of Norvell, Rhule, and Venables under scrutiny.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — USC Takes Down Ohio State + First CFP Rankings Preview + CFB Hot Seat Check
"On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to USC’s shocking upset over No. 2 Ohio State and break down Andy's latest 12-team College Football Playoff bracket. Plus, the guys assess the temperature on hot-seat coaches Mike Norvell, Matt Rhule, and Brent Venables.
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