Ohio State Buckeyes to Face USC Trojans on October 31, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes, ranked No. 2, are set to play against the USC Trojans on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California. Both teams enter the matchup with strong records, Ohio State at 6-1 and USC at 6-2, with the Buckeyes holding a 4-0 record in Big Ten play.

Ohio State's last game resulted in a narrow victory over Indiana, 19-15, on October 17, but they will be without quarterback Julian Sayin, who is out indefinitely due to an arm injury. Luke Fahey is expected to start in his place, with Tavien St. Clair also likely to see playing time. The Buckeyes have a strong defense, allowing only 13.4 points per game.

USC's recent performance included a loss to Wisconsin, where they fell 24-7. Quarterback Jayden Maiava has thrown for 2,303 yards this season, but the Trojans will need to improve their offensive strategy after a challenging game. The matchup will be crucial for both teams as they look to solidify their standings in the conference.