Ohio State traveled to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026, for a matchup against the USC Trojans. The Buckeyes fell to the Trojans in a game that saw Ohio State's Mason Williams, wearing number 86, brought down by a group of USC defenders including Elbert Hill IV, Alex Graham, Desman Stephens II, and Prophet Brown.
The loss raises questions about whether Ohio State can rediscover its form and turn the season around. The program faces a critical stretch as it looks to regain momentum and recapture the enjoyment of playing football that has characterized successful Buckeye teams in the past.
