Ohio State fell to USC 30–18 on November 1, 2026, prompting a wave of criticism toward Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. The loss, engineered by Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, reignited debate among college football fans about Day's ability to handle adversity.
Social media reaction was swift, with many echoing the sentiment that "every time when adversity hits, he's lost." The defeat marks another setback for Day's program, while Riley's USC continues to build momentum.
