Ohio State suffered a 30-18 defeat to the USC Trojans on October 31, 2026, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game featured a notable moment in the third quarter when USC's Mark Bowman, wearing number 19, hurdled over Ohio State's Jaylen McClain, number 8, as captured in a photograph by Luke Hales for Getty Images.
The loss marks a significant result for both programs in the 2026 college football season. Coverage and analysis of the matchup were published by Matt Tamanini on November 1, 2026.
