USC vs Ohio State Halloween Showdown | USC Trojans Football News

USC’s shot at the College Football Playoff hinges on one explosive matchup: a Halloween showdown against Ohio State, the first time since joining the Big Ten—and the first head-to-head clash between Lincoln Riley and Ryan Day. With Heisman-caliber talent like Julian Harrell and Jeremiah Smith returning, Ohio State is a brutal test for USC’s new defensive coordinator Gary Patterson. Quarterback Jayden Maiava, who led the Big Ten in passing last year but struggled with turnovers, must elevate his game to avoid costly mistakes in marquee games. If he does, and the defense steps up, USC could not only win the Big Ten title but punch its ticket to the playoff. The stage is set—can they rise to the occasion? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce139f5d61de2c43