USC pulled off a stunning upset over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Trojans' victory over the highly ranked Buckeyes marked a significant moment in the 2026 NCAA football season.
Photographs from the game showed USC's Mark Bowman, wearing number 19, hurdling a defender during the contest at Los Angeles. The result shakes up the national championship picture as the playoff race intensifies.



