USC pulled off a massive 30-18 upset over No. 2 Ohio State Saturday night, completely flipping the script on a season that felt like it was spiraling. This huge win pushes the Trojans to a 7-2 record overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play. It’s safe to say almost no one saw this coming, especially after the rough patch they’ve been on.
From Disaster to Dominance, Overnight
Heading into this game, the vibes around the USC program were, to put it mildly, really bad. Fans were frustrated, and the team looked nothing like a contender. Last week’s game against Wisconsin was an absolute disaster in Madison, leaving everyone wondering what was going on. But then, *boom*, they went out and upset the second-ranked team in the country. It was the complete opposite performance. As bad as the Trojans looked last week, they were equally good against Ohio State. This is the kind of performance that makes you remember why you watch college football.
No Fluke, Just Genuinely Better
For nearly five years, USC fans have been waiting for Lincoln Riley to deliver a signature victory. He finally did it. And this wasn’t some fluke win built on weird bounces or multiple turnovers. No, USC was genuinely the better football team on the field Saturday night. You want proof? Look at the run game. After rushing for a negative 17 yards against Wisconsin, the Trojans flipped that narrative hard. Against Ohio State, they averaged 4.3 yards per carry and pounded in two touchdowns on the ground. That’s a massive turnaround and shows they simply outplayed the No. 2 team.
The Trojans get to enjoy a week off next week to savor this monumental victory. They will then head out for their final Midwest road trip of the season, facing Indiana on November 14. This team just showed what they are truly capable of, and you know they’ll be looking to build on this momentum.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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