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Christian Alliegro Calls Out Ohio State’s Lack of Effort After USC Loss, Demands Urgency

USC Trojans tight end Mark Bowman (19) leaps over Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (8) during the NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

November 3, 2026

Christian Alliegro says Ohio State’s lack of effort against USC was its biggest disappointment as the Buckeyes confront accountability before Oregon. Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC exposed problems across the roster, but Christian Alliegro believes one issue stood above the missed assignments, explosive plays and breakdowns that cost the Buckeyes the game. Effort. The Ohio State linebacker did not soften his assessment Tuesday when asked about comments from captain…

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Buckeye Stock Market: Who Rose and Who Fell After Ohio State’s Loss to USC?

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Luke Fahey (13) reacts during the NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

November 3, 2026

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Ohio State’s loss to USC exposed major concerns, but Luke Fahey, Bo Jackson and Connor Hawkins boosted their stock in Week 9. Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC exposed problems across the roster, and the Buckeyes have plenty to address heading into November. The Trojans struck on the second play from scrimmage with a 69-yard touchdown, putting Ryan Day’s team in an early hole it never recovered from. Despite finishing…

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Ohio State Football Faces a Crossroads: Ryan Day Must Decide What Comes Next

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks out of the tunnel before the game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Getty Images

November 2, 2026

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Ohio State football has four games left, and Ryan Day must address offensive line struggles, red-zone execution, and coaching accountability. The Buckeyes have four games to determine their postseason destination after falling to 6-4 in their last ten games. Ryan Day’s decisions now will determine whether Ohio State can correct its shortcomings and compete to achieve its goals. Ohio State is 6-2 following Saturday’s 30-18 loss to USC, and the…

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Ohio State Football: Undisciplined Mistakes and Puzzling Clock Management Plague Buckeyes in Loss to USC

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) tackles USC Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) during the NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co

November 2, 2026

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After a puzzling 30-18 loss to the Trojans in LA, Ohio State is ranked outside the top ten for the first time in over five years. Coming off a bye week, the Buckeyes came out noticeably flat and undisciplined against USC. The Trojans struck on the second play with a screen pass to Trent Mosley that went 69 yards for a touchdown. Right away, the defense was not gap-sound, and…

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Ohio State’s Loss to USC Exposed the Flaws That Have Been There All Along

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November 1, 2026

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Ohio State lost 30-18 to USC as penalties, turnovers, defensive breakdowns, and red zone failures exposed problems beyond Luke Fahey. LOS ANGELES — Ohio State needed to help its true freshman quarterback Luke Fahey in his first start. Instead, the Buckeyes made nearly every mistake possible, putting him in a difficult position. USC defeated Ohio State 30-18 on Halloween night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, handing the Buckeyes their…

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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith Breaks Big Ten Career Receiving Touchdowns Record Against USC

October 31, 2026

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Jeremiah Smith makes Big Ten history against USC, breaking the career receiving touchdowns record as Ohio State’s star receiver continues his record-setting career. LOS ANGELES — Jeremiah Smith added another milestone to his Ohio State career Saturday night, becoming the Big Ten’s all-time leader in career receiving touchdowns with his 40th touchdown catch against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Smith entered the matchup tied with former Michigan wide…

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Ohio State vs. USC TSB Staff Picks: Buckeyes and Trojans Collide in Big Ten Showdown

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October 30, 2026

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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…

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Ohio State Football: How Will Ohio State’s Run Game Matchup against USC’s Defensive Front?

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 17: Isaiah West (32) of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the college football game against the Indiana Hoosiers on October 17, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

October 29, 2026

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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…

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Ryan Day Challenges Ohio State Offensive Line and Running Backs to Step Up Against USC

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) motions during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

October 28, 2026

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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….

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History of Ohio State Football’s Trips to USC and High Stakes For 2026 Conference Showdown

October 28, 2026

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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…

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