Recap

USC beat Ohio State 30-18 (Week 9, 2026)

USC beat Ohio State 30-18 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now USC is 7-2, 4-2 in Big Ten play, and Ohio State is 6-2, 4-1 in Big Ten play.

USC beat Ohio State 30-18 (Week 9, 2026)
Game info
Kickoff7:30 PM ET
VenueLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
SpreadOhio State -6.5
Total50.5
Television, streaming & radio
TVNBC
StreamingPeacock

Ohio State at USC airs on NBC. Each school's radio network carries the game, and the live score and every scoring play post here as it happens.

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How it played out

USC beat Ohio State 30-18 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Week 9. USC led 20-9 at halftime. USC never trailed. USC's largest lead was 18 points.

By the numbers

USC gained 338 total yards to Ohio State's 464. Turnovers: USC 1, Ohio State 1.

For USC, Jayden Maiava completed 15 of 22 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown. King Miller ran 13 times for 78 yards and a touchdown. Trent Mosley caught 5 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown.

For Ohio State, Luke Fahey completed 21 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown. Bo Jackson ran 21 times for 121 yards. Jeremiah Smith caught 10 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.

What it means

After the game, USC is 7-2, 4-2 in Big Ten play, and Ohio State is 6-2, 4-1 in Big Ten play. It counts in the Big Ten standings, where the top two teams meet in the Big Ten Championship Game.

The full box score, quarter scoring and every scoring play are on the game page. See the live Big Ten standings.

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