Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State vs USC Preview: Can Lincoln Riley Finally Challenge The Buckeyes In 2026?

Can USC finally challenge Ohio State in the Big Ten? In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we preview Ohio State's 2026 matchup with USC and break down the players, matchups, and storylines that could determine the outcome. We discuss Jayden Maiava, Ja'Kobi Lane, Makai Lemon, Waymond Jordan, Elijah Paige, Lincoln Riley, and how USC has adapted to Big Ten football. We also compare the Trojans to Ryan Day's Buckeyes and examine whether USC has finally fixed the offensive line and defensive front issues that have held the program back since joining the Big Ten. Topics include: 🏈 Ohio State vs USC Preview 🏈 Julian Sayin vs Jayden Maiava 🏈 Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeye offense 🏈 Sonny Styles and Ohio State's defense 🏈 Lincoln Riley's rebuilding effort 🏈 Big Ten Championship race 🏈 Ohio State football 2026 Subscribe to The Buckeye Cast for daily Ohio State football coverage. #OhioStateFootball #Buckeyes #GoBucks #OhioState #USCFootball #LincolnRiley #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball Friday, June 19, 2026   Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast 📺 Watch On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐️ Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https://thebuckeyecast.com/ Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at [email protected]    ⭐️ Find Us Here https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast