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USC football’s shaky season comes down to pulling massive upset or bust

Lincoln Riley faces a defining moment for his tenure at USC as his 6-2 squad prepares to host the 6-1 Ohio State Buckeyes. The Trojans are currently 6.5-point underdogs in a contest that carries significant weight for Riley's future and the team's remaining College Football Playoff aspirations.

Ohio State enters the matchup with uncertainty at quarterback following a shoulder injury to Julian Sayin, leaving the starting role to either Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair.

Despite the quarterback concerns, the Buckeyes feature standout wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and a defense allowing only 13.4 points per game. Ryan Day looks to maintain his strong road record, while Riley aims to leverage his 26-6 home mark at the Coliseum to pull off an upset.

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