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USC Trojans

The USC Trojans are a college football team competing in the Big Ten Conference. In recent games, they were defeated by Wisconsin 24-7 on October 24, 2026, but secured postseason eligibility after strong performances in week‑6. As of October 31, 2026, UCLA leads the Big Ten football standings, while Indiana and USC remain eligible for postseason play.

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What to know

  • JuJu Watkins returned from a season-ending ACL injury to score 21 points for the No. 3 USC Trojans. Nov 2
  • USC defeated UNLV 100-68 in Watkins' first game back on the court. Nov 2
  • Ohio State lost to USC 30-18, ending their status as the number two ranked team in the nation. Nov 1
  • A heated postgame exchange occurred between Athletic Director Ross Bjork and USC head coach Lincoln Riley in the tunnel. Nov 1
  • Ohio State fell from the projected top‑10 after a string of unexpected defeats. Nov 1

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