USC wins against Ohio State as Lincoln Riley prepares for Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
USC secured a 30-18 victory over Ohio State, providing significant momentum for head coach Lincoln Riley. The Trojans showcased a determined team effort, demonstrating improvement in areas previously criticized, such as defense and offensive line play. Despite an underwhelming performance from quarterback Jayden Maiava, the team managed to capitalize on Ohio State's mistakes. USC now faces a critical matchup against Indiana, the defending national champion, which will be essential for their playoff aspirations. Success in this game could solidify their place in the postseason.
- •USC's win against Ohio State ends a challenging recent stretch.
- •Lincoln Riley's team showed resilience and improved discipline in the game.
- •Jayden Maiava had an average performance, but team effort was strong.
- •USC prepares for Indiana, needing a win for playoff hopes.
- •Indians are the defending national champions.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Lincoln Riley improved vs Ohio State but must now beat Indiana
"This win over Ohio State can be huge. It will become a very big deal if Lincoln Riley can beat Indiana. It's time to take the next step
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