The Buckeyes will play the Trojans on Saturday, October 31st, 2026. The matchup takes place at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Watch this exciting Week 9 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NBC.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now the back half of the 2026 college football season, as we begin looking towards the annual bowl games and college football playoffs. Week 9 action features a matchup between Ohio State and USC, kicking off at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, October 31st, 2026. Have a look at the following season performance stats to better handicap this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Ohio State has a 99.00 conference power ranking for the 2026 season. The conference power ranking for USC is 94.33.
- Away Ohio State - As Week 9 looms, Ohio State currently has a 2-1 record as an away team for the 2026 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins. Remember that a team's overall record and schedule strength will affect whether or not they make a bowl game or the playoffs.
- Home USC - USC has a 4-1 record as a home team as they approach Week 9. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins. Continue monitoring their performance to see if they have a shot at a postseason bowl game or playoff berth.
- Points Scored - For the 2026 season, Ohio State ranks 1st (275) in the Big Ten Conference, with USC currently ranking 3rd (262) for points scored in the Big Ten Conference.
- Points Against - Ohio State stands 11th (94) in the Big Ten Conference for points scored by opponents in the 2026 college football season. USC sits at 2nd (200) in the Big Ten Conference for points against them heading into Week 9 of the 2026 season.
- Team Records - Ohio State has a 6-1 overall record for the 2026 regular season, with USC currently 6-2 for the 2026 college football regular season.
Best Buckeyes at Trojans Odds
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Ohio State at USC Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
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Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #16 USC | 3-2 | 7.000 | 6 | 2 | 262 | 200 | 4-1 | 2-1 | L1 |
| #3 Ohio State | 4-0 | 2.000 | 6 | 1 | 275 | 94 | 4-0 | 2-1 | W5 |
Ohio State & USC Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
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Ohio State & USC Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Ball State vs Ohio State | OSU 56, BALL 3 Saturday, September 5th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Ohio State vs Texas | TEX 24, OSU 23 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | Kent State vs Ohio State | OSU 59, KENT 3 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Illinois vs Ohio State | OSU 42, ILL 19 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Ohio State vs Iowa | OSU 31, IOWA 14 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | Maryland vs Ohio State | OSU 45, MD 16 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 7 | Ohio State vs Indiana | OSU 19, IU 15 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Ohio State vs USC | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Oregon vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 7th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 11 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Ohio State vs Nebraska | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Michigan vs Ohio State | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | San Jose State vs USC | USC 42, SJSU 26 Saturday, August 29th, 2026 |
| Week 1 | Fresno State vs USC | USC 39, FRES 0 Friday, September 4th, 2026 |
| Week 2 | Louisiana vs USC | USC 49, UL 30 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 |
| Week 3 | USC vs Rutgers | USC 42, RUTG 35 Saturday, September 19th, 2026 |
| Week 4 | Oregon vs USC | ORE 41, USC 27 Saturday, September 26th, 2026 |
| Week 5 | Washington vs USC | USC 25, WASH 21 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 6 | USC vs Penn State | USC 31, PSU 23 Saturday, October 10th, 2026 |
| Week 8 | USC vs Wisconsin | WIS 24, USC 7 Saturday, October 24th, 2026 |
| Week 9 | Ohio State vs USC | Saturday, October 31st, 2026 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | USC vs Indiana | Saturday, November 14th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Maryland vs USC | Saturday, November 21st, 2026 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | USC vs UCLA | Saturday, November 28th, 2026 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs USC College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Ohio State vs USC Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio State vs USC Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other October 31, 2026 NCAAFB Games
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- UAB vs South Florida - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- Wisconsin vs Iowa - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- California vs NC State - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- Illinois vs Maryland - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- Arizona vs Texas Tech - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- Bowling Green vs Western Michigan - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- SMU vs Syracuse - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- Boston College vs Duke - 10/31/26 12:00pm EDT
- Michigan vs Rutgers - 10/31/26 12:30pm EDT
- Auburn vs Ole Miss - 10/31/26 12:45pm EDT
- Marshall vs Old Dominion - 10/31/26 1:00pm EDT
- Kansas State vs Colorado - 10/31/26 2:00pm EDT
- Coastal Carolina vs Georgia State - 10/31/26 2:00pm EDT
- Temple vs East Carolina - 10/31/26 3:00pm EDT
- Louisiana Tech vs South Alabama - 10/31/26 3:00pm EDT
- UConn vs Air Force - 10/31/26 3:00pm EDT
- Stanford vs Louisville - 10/31/26 3:15pm EDT
- Colorado State vs Utah State - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- Minnesota vs Indiana - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- Southern Miss vs Louisiana-Monroe - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- UTEP vs North Dakota State - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- Kansas vs TCU - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- Arizona State vs BYU - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- Northwestern vs Oregon - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- Florida vs Georgia - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- FIU vs Liberty - 10/31/26 3:30pm EDT
- Utah vs Cincinnati - 10/31/26 3:45pm EDT
- Virginia vs Wake Forest - 10/31/26 3:45pm EDT
- New Mexico vs San Jose State - 10/31/26 4:00pm EDT
- Purdue vs Penn State - 10/31/26 4:15pm EDT
- Nevada vs UCLA - 10/31/26 4:15pm EDT
- South Carolina vs Oklahoma - 10/31/26 4:15pm EDT
- Appalachian State vs Georgia Southern - 10/31/26 6:30pm EDT
- Washington State vs San Diego State - 10/31/26 7:00pm EDT
- Oklahoma State vs Iowa State - 10/31/26 7:00pm EDT
- Clemson vs Florida State - 10/31/26 7:00pm EDT
- Miami (FL) vs North Carolina - 10/31/26 7:30pm EDT
- Mississippi State vs Texas - 10/31/26 7:30pm EDT
- Georgia Tech vs Pittsburgh - 10/31/26 7:30pm EDT
- Missouri vs Arkansas - 10/31/26 7:45pm EDT
- Washington vs Nebraska - 10/31/26 8:00pm EDT
- Army vs Memphis - 10/31/26 8:00pm EDT
- Texas State vs Boise State - 10/31/26 10:00pm EDT
- Northern Illinois vs UNLV - 10/31/26 10:30pm EDT
- Oregon State vs Fresno State - 10/31/26 11:00pm EDT