The Silver Bulletin staff predicts Ohio State vs. USC, including score picks and analysis ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten showdown. Ohio State travels to Los Angeles for a primetime matchup against USC with plenty on the line for both programs. The Buckeyes are navigating life without Julian Sayin, while Lincoln Riley’s Trojans are looking to rebound and keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. The spread opened as Ohio State…
No. 2-Ranked Ohio State Buckeyes Travel Out West To Face Struggling USC Trojans
Ryan Day and Ohio State will face a now-unranked USC team led by Lincoln Riley for a Big Ten West Coast showdown on Halloween night. This Saturday, the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the now-unranked USC Trojans out west on Halloween afternoon, a night game for those in Columbus. The scarlet and gray are looking to keep their perfect conference record intact, while the wine and gold try to…
Ohio State vs. USC: Buckeyes Look to Take Care of Business Despite Inexperience at Quarterback
Ohio State faces a key Big Ten road test in Los Angeles with an inexperienced quarterback against a hungry USC team. Ohio State enters Saturday night’s matchup against USC facing its first game and biggest test since losing Julian Sayin. The No. 2 Buckeyes must find answers at quarterback while preparing for a talented Trojans team looking to revive its College Football Playoff hopes. Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair…
Bunch of Nuts Podcast 10/30: Buckeyes and Trojans Meet for Spooky Showdown in LA
Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Ohio State is set to face USC on Halloween! Is Jayden Maiava the best quarterback the Buckeyes will see this season? Does Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair get the nod at quarterback this week? Is Devin Sanchez primed for a breakout game against USC’s potent passing attack? We preview the big game against the Trojans and where the Buckeyes can take…
Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith’s Role Becomes More Important Without Julian Sayin
Already regarded as the best player in college football, Jeremiah Smith will have to do even more in the absence of Julian Sayin. Junior quarterback Julian Sayin sustained an injury in the second half of the Buckeyes’ matchup with Indiana two weeks ago. Reports indicate Sayin could miss the rest of the season. Now, the Buckeyes will turn to Tavien St Clair or Luke Fahey to lead the team in…
Ohio State Football: How Will Ohio State’s Run Game Matchup against USC’s Defensive Front?
Ohio State’s run game has been lackluster and needs to change against USC, with inexperience at quarterback and postseason hopes on the line. Ohio State is coming off a contest in which the running backs out-rushed the Hoosiers’ backfield 107 yards to 70. This doesn’t happen often to an Indiana team that averages just under 177 rush yards per game. If the Buckeyes want to win in Los Angeles on…
Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Challenges John Mobley Jr. to Manage the Game
Jake Diebler wants John Mobley Jr. to improve his game management as Ohio State prepares to start the basketball season. The Buckeyes’ head coach has challenged the sophomore guard to balance his scoring with better decision-making, especially when attacking the paint, creating opportunities for teammates, and reading the flow of a possession. “I’ve really been challenging Juni to manage the game. I think that’s the big thing,” Diebler said. Mobley…
USC’s Response After Wisconsin: Can Lincoln Riley’s Trojans Rebound Against Ohio State?
USC is coming off a 24-7 loss against Wisconsin. Can the Trojans rebound against Ohio State on Saturday? The Trojans have had a season to remember, at least. Lincoln Riley has his team at 6-2, with their only losses coming to Oregon and Wisconsin. But he is still on the hot seat after being ranked this past week. The Trojans have struggled on defense this season. They’ve allowed just over…
Ryan Day Challenges Ohio State Offensive Line and Running Backs to Step Up Against USC
Ryan Day wants the Buckeyes to run with greater physicality, while Carson Hinzman knows Ohio State must account for a talented USC defensive front. Ohio State’s offensive line will play a major role in how the Buckeyes operate against USC on Saturday, especially as the running game becomes a more consistent part of the offense. Ryan Day challenged Ohio State’s running backs to run with greater physicality during his Oct….
History of Ohio State Football’s Trips to USC and High Stakes For 2026 Conference Showdown
Ohio State football’s Halloween night visit to Southern California features high stakes for the Buckeyes and the Trojans. The Ohio State Buckeyes and USC Trojans don’t have much history against each other, especially lately, even with the Trojans joining the Big Ten in recent years. USC leads the all-time series 13-10-1, with a 5-3-1 home record against the Scarlet and Gray. In the last five meetings, spanning from 1989 to…