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Trojans Host No. 2 Buckeyes: CFP Hopes on the Line
31 Oct
Summary
- USC faces Ohio State in a pivotal game for CFP aspirations.
- Key defensive players are questionable, impacting USC's chances.
- USC is a 6.5-point underdog against the Buckeyes at home.
The USC Trojans are set to host the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Halloween night. This game is critical for USC's College Football Playoff aspirations, especially following a recent loss to Wisconsin.
Coach Lincoln Riley faces scrutiny, with the Trojans' defense being a particular concern. Several key defensive players, including Jahkeem Stewart and Jamaal Jarrett, are listed as questionable, potentially hindering USC's ability to compete against Ohio State.
USC's chances of reaching the CFP are slim, estimated at 3.7 percent according to ESPN's FPI. A loss to the Buckeyes would all but eliminate them. The Trojans are 6.5-point underdogs in the 25th all-time meeting between the two historic programs.
