USC Trojans Stun No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in Halloween Upset
Lincoln Riley’s USC Trojans defeated second-ranked Ohio State 30-18 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Halloween night.
KEY POINTS
- USC defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
- Trent Mosley scored a 69-yard touchdown on the second play of the game.
- Ohio State played without injured starting quarterback Julian Sayin.
- USC had rushed for minus-17 yards in a loss to Wisconsin one week earlier.
- The Buckeyes allowed their most points since a 2024 loss to Oregon.
USC defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night, delivering the biggest upset of the college football season.
The victory came just one week after USC suffered a humiliating loss to Wisconsin, during which the team rushed for minus-17 yards.
“USC punched Ohio State in the mouth on the second play of the game, with Trent Mosley taking a quick bubble pass 69 yards untouched for a touchdown.”
Lincoln Riley had spent the week defending his job status following the Wisconsin defeat and entered the game needing a win to save his season.
USC opened the scoring less than a minute into the game when freshman wide receiver Trent Mosley caught a screen pass from quarterback Jayden Maiava and ran 69 yards for a touchdown.
Ohio State played without injured starting quarterback Julian Sayin and relied on freshman Luke Fahey, while Heisman Trophy candidate Jeremiah Smith had four catches for 40 yards in the first quarter before largely disappearing.
The Buckeyes surrendered their most points since their 2024 loss to Oregon, and their national championship hopes were damaged by the defeat.
USC resurrected a season that appeared dead and buried seven days earlier, giving Riley what may be the finest moment of his tenure since arriving in Los Angeles in November 2021.
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