USC Trojans Defeat No. 2 Ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in Los Angeles
Southern California (USC) defeated the No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 30-18 in Los Angeles, fueled by significant plays from Jayden Maiava and freshman Trent Mosley.

Amarillo, TX, November 1, 2026 —
The Southern California (USC) Trojans secured a victory over the No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, with a final score of 30-18. The game took place in Los Angeles.
Key contributions to USC’s win came from Jayden Maiava and freshman Trent Mosley, who were instrumental in making significant plays during the contest. Specific details regarding the nature of these significant plays by Maiava and Mosley were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact date of the game and further context regarding its significance, such as whether it was a regular season matchup or a postseason event, were not detailed.
The Buckeyes, entering the game ranked second nationally, were unable to overcome USC’s performance. The margin of victory was 12 points. Further information on other key players, coaching staff, or specific turning points in the game was not available in the provided summary. The report focuses solely on the outcome, the final score, the opponent’s ranking, the location, and the named players who made significant contributions.
Story summarized from the original created by GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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