Ohio State's National Title Hopes Are Rightfully Fading After USC Delivers Reality Check in Shocking Upset
Lincoln Riley's USC upset over No. 2 Ohio State exposes the Buckeyes' offensive collapse, with Oregon, Nebraska and Michigan still on the schedule.
TL;DR
- Ohio State lost to USC 30-18, impacting their national championship hopes.
- Quarterback Julian Sayin's injury has significantly weakened the Buckeyes' offense.
- The offensive line struggled to protect the quarterback and capitalize in the red zone against USC.
- Jeremiah Smith scored Ohio State's only touchdown late in the game, but his Heisman campaign is now in doubt.
- The Buckeyes face difficult upcoming games against Northwestern, Oregon, Nebraska, and Michigan.
- USC's victory provides a potential path to the postseason, though their consistency remains a question.
- The performance against USC is unlikely to impress the CFP committee.