Unranked USC beat No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ohio State never led, played without starter Julian Sayin, and started freshman Luke Fahey. USC improved to 7-2.

Unranked USC beat No. 2-ranked Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday night. The game was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The loss was Ohio State's second of the season.

USC scored first, needing 39 seconds on the opening possession. Jayden Maiava threw a 69-yard touchdown pass to Trent Mosley on that first drive, and USC led 7-0. Ohio State never led in the game and scored one touchdown.

Ohio State played without starting quarterback Julian Sayin, who was hurt against Indiana. Freshman Luke Fahey made his first career start at quarterback in his place.

USC's record is 7-2 after the win. Its next mentioned opponent is Indiana in two weeks.