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USC's CFP Hopes on the Line vs. Ohio State
29 Oct
Summary
- USC hosts No. 2 Ohio State with playoff hopes at stake.
- Injuries sideline key players for both USC and Ohio State.
- Buckeyes to feature a new quarterback against the Trojans.
The USC Trojans' season is at a critical juncture as they prepare to face the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. With their College Football Playoff hopes on the line, the Trojans are looking to rebound from a recent loss. This pivotal game will feature a Buckeyes team dealing with the absence of their star quarterback, Julian Sayin, due to a shoulder injury. Consequently, Ohio State is expected to start either Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair under center.
USC will also be looking to welcome back key players, including tight end Mark Bowman, who has been sidelined with an injury. The Trojans, currently 6-2, are seven-point underdogs against the Buckeyes. This game is the first of three consecutive matchups against ranked opponents for USC to close out their regular season, highlighting the immense pressure on Lincoln Riley's squad to perform in this primetime showdown.
The Trojans and Buckeyes are scheduled to kick off at 4:30 p.m. PT, with the game broadcast on NBC. Both teams acknowledge the challenge ahead, with Ohio State's coach emphasizing USC's talent despite their recent performance.
