Frames from the game: No. 2 Ohio State stunned by USC 30-18

Ohio State freshman quarterback Luke Fahey (13) gets the ball out before being tackled by a Trojan defender. Fahey made his first career start against USC, losing 30-18 on Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey (13) waits for the call on Ohio State's final drive of the game against USC. The Buckeyes fell 30-18 to the Trojans on Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Junior wide reciever Jeremiah Smith (4) lines up across from a USC defender in the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss against the Trojans. Smith finished the game with 83 yards and a touchdown. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud watches the Buckeyes warm up before facing the USC on Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) celebrates after bringing down a USC player in the backfield in the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss against the Trojans. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Sophomore running back Isaiah West (32) keeps running through USC defenders' tackles in the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss against the Trojans. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins (96) kicks his third field goal of the game against USC. Hawkins made four field goals against the Trojans in the Buckeyes' 30-18 loss to USC. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey (13) scrambles away from USC defenders in the fourth quarter of Ohio State's game against USC. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Running back Bo Jackson (25) celebrates after breaking away from Trojan defenders to gain a first down. USC won 30-18 on Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
USC fans storm the field after the Trojans defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor

Ohio State dropped its second game of the season to USC in a 30-18 loss on Oct. 31, 2026.

The No. 2 Buckeyes outgained the Trojans by over 100 yards and possessed the ball for nearly twice as long as USC, but fell in LA Memorial Coliseum.

Here is a gallery from the game.

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