Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Simeon Caldwell #28 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: A detailed view of a USC logo on a pylon before the game between the USC Trojans and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: A detailed view of a USC logo on a pylon before the game between the USC Trojans and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Mark Bowman #19 of the USC Trojans hurdles Jaylen McClain #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Mark Bowman #19 of the USC Trojans runs the ball after a catch against Riley Pettijohn #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball against Braylan Shelby #10 of the USC Trojans during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass against the USC Trojans during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against Prophet Brown #16 of the USC Trojans during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the USC Trojans during the fourth quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Fans rush the field after the game between the USC Trojans and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans looks on during halftime against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Julian Sayin #10 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Tavien St. Clair #9 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes gestures against the USC Trojans during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans looks to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans throws a pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: A detailed view of empty seats bearing the USC Trojans logo before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans arrives before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans looks on during halftime against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Giancarlo Rufo #58 of the USC Trojans reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Connor Hawkins #96 of the Ohio State Buckeyes kicks a field goal against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches the ball against Jontez Williams #0 and Alex Graham #7 of the USC Trojans during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Mark Bowman #19 of the USC Trojans hurdles Jaylen McClain #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: King Miller #8 of the USC Trojans runs the ball against Jaylen McClain #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Julian Sayin #10 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Fans watch as rain falls between the USC Trojans and the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC 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) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jayden Maiava #14 of the USC Trojans looks to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches the ball against Jontez Williams #0 of the USC Trojans during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass against the USC Trojans during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Mark Bowman #19 of the USC Trojans hurdles Jaylen McClain #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Luke Fahey #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass against the USC Trojans during the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Ohio State v USC LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Floyd Boucard #88 of the USC Trojans reacts after a turnover during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
