Ohio State Faces USC at LA Memorial Coliseum, Trails 20-9 at Halftime

Ohio State vs. USC game details

Ohio State travels to the LA Memorial Coliseum to play USC on Saturday, October 31. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

Ohio State is listed as No. 2 in the Big Ten matchup.

Quarterback Luke Fahey makes his first start for the Buckeyes.

At halftime, Ohio State trails USC 20‑9.

The Buckeyes entered the game without quarterback Julian Sayin and running back Ja'Kobi Jackson, both listed as out.

Wide receiver Brock Boyd is also out, while wide receiver Brandon Inniss is listed as questionable.

Starting nickelback Jay Timmons has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful, prompting Ohio State to move Jermaine Mathews Jr. into the nickel position and Cam Calhoun to the corner position.

Pre‑game, a heated scene occurred between USC and Ohio State players.