- Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: NBC
- Betting Odds: Trojans (+6.5)
- Total Points Over-Under: 51
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The USC Trojans (6-2) are set to clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, October 31, 2026. USC enters this contest as 6.5-point underdogs, with the over/under line set at 51 points.
Ohio State arrives at this matchup boasting a 6-1 record this season. Their most recent outing saw them defeat the Indiana Hoosiers, securing a narrow victory with a score of 19-15. Overall, they executed 68 plays for a total of 313 yards. The Buckeyes ran the ball 37 times, accumulating just 78 rushing yards, averaging 2.1 yards per carry. Defensively, Ohio State allowed 73 rushing yards on 29 attempts, yielding an average of 2.5 yards per run. Through the air, they conceded 20 completions out of 40 attempts for 296 yards, achieving a completion rate of 50.0%.
Offensively, the Ohio State Buckeyes are scoring an average of 39.3 points per game. They have a rushing average of 153.1 yards, ranking 73rd in Division 1. This season, they’ve totaled 3,334 offensive yards. In scoring, Ohio State has achieved 22 touchdowns through the air and 13 on the ground. They have recorded 171 first downs while incurring 47 penalties totaling 364 yards, and have turned the ball over 8 times.
Ranked 5th in Division 1 for team defense, Ohio State allows just 13.4 points per game. Opponents have managed to run for 3.1 yards per attempt and 92.9 rushing yards per game, totaling 650 yards across 7 games. Through the air, the Buckeyes have given up 1,200 passing yards, placing them 14th nationally, with an average of 171.4 yards allowed per game and a 52.6% completion rate against them. Overall, they are permitting an average of 264.3 yards per game, which ranks 6th in the nation, allowing 3 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Trojans enter this game with a 6-2 record this season. Their previous game resulted in a 24-7 defeat against the Wisconsin Badgers. USC allowed 43 rush attempts resulting in 142 yards (averaging 3.3 yards per carry). The passing defense struggled, yielding an 85.7% completion rate, giving up 58 yards on 12 of 14 attempts. The Trojans managed to gain 239 yards on 75 plays, averaging 3.2 yards per play, and finished with a negative rushing total of -18 yards on 25 carries.
The USC Trojans average 434.5 yards per game, ranking 34th in the nation. This offense has committed 50 penalties resulting in a total of 440 yards, placing them at 50th among college football teams in this category. The Trojans average 131.0 rushing yards, amassing a total of 1,048 yards this season. They have recorded 6 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries, achieving 199 first downs. Scoring-wise, USC ranks 44th with an average of 32.8 points per game and has thrown for a total of 2,428 yards, averaging 303.5 passing yards each game, which is 10th overall in the country.
Defensively, the Trojans allow an average of 25.0 points per game, ranking 78th nationally. They have given up a total of 919 rushing yards (114.9 yards per game) and 13 rushing touchdowns this season. The passing defense has conceded 12 touchdowns and 216.4 passing yards per game, placing them 80th in the nation. USC’s defense has been involved in 469 plays this season, ranking them 65th overall, and they have forced 3 fumbles and recorded 3 interceptions, having conceded a total of 200 points.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in this Buckeyes versus Trojans clash?
Prediction: Bet on the Trojans +6.5
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