Ohio State at USC
Saturday, October 31, 2026 Share
Ohio State plays at USC on Saturday, October 31. It will be their 25th meeting; USC leads the series 13–10–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
From the numbers
- Ohio State is one of three FBS teams that have scored first in every game this season, with Georgia and Virginia Tech.Share
- Ohio State is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, SMU, Utah and Virginia Tech.Share
Computed from every game through Oct 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Players to watch
Ohio State
ReceiverJeremiah Smith52 catches, 984 yards, 12 TDLast: at Indiana, 4 catches, 68 yards, 1 TD; 1 tacklesNo. 2 in FBS in receiving touchdowns
QuarterbackJulian Sayin2,007 passing yards, 19 TDLast: at Indiana, 15 of 29, 235 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT; 5 carries, −26 yardsNo. 3 in FBS in passing touchdowns- SafetyEarl Little II38 tacklesLast: at Indiana, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
USC
QuarterbackJayden Maiava2,045 passing yards, 18 TDLast: at Penn State, 21 of 33, 301 yards, 3 TDNo. 2 in FBS in passing yards- Running backKing Miller595 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Penn State, 19 carries, 102 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in rushing yards
- SafetyChristian Pierce40 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Penn State, 5 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 60% to win.
The line
Ohio State −7.5, over/under 54.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: Ohio State 70%, USC 30%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every Ohio State–USC gameUSC leads 13–10–1 in 24 meetings.
| 2017 | Ohio State 24, USC 7 | Cotton Bowl |
| 2009 | USC 18, Ohio State 15 | |
| 2008 | USC 35, Ohio State 3 | |
| 1990 | USC 35, Ohio State 26 | |
| 1989 | USC 42, Ohio State 3 | |
| 1984 | USC 20, Ohio State 17 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
Ohio State
- Next gamevs. OregonNov. 7, 2026
- SeasonOhio State in 2026
- ProgramOhio State history and records
USC
- Next gameat IndianaNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonUSC in 2026
- ProgramUSC history and records