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USC defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in a rain-soaked game on October 31, 2026, marking the biggest win of head coach Lincoln Riley's tenure. The Trojans, previously unranked after a loss to Wisconsin, took control early when freshman Trent Mosley scored on a 69-yard touchdown reception on the second play. Jayden Maiava threw for 222 yards and a touchdown, while USC's defense held Ohio State without a touchdown for the first 57 minutes. Ohio State, led by freshman quarterback Luke Fahey in his first start, managed only field goals until Jeremiah Smith's 1-yard touchdown catch late in the game.
USC improved to 7-2 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten, rebounding strongly after their loss to Wisconsin. Ohio State fell to 6-2, with their offense struggling in the red zone despite 464 total yards. Mosley finished with five receptions for 101 yards, and Mark Bowman had a 70-yard catch that set up a score.
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