Jayden Maiava threw for 222 yards and one touchdown as No. 25 Southern California upset No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in a college football game Saturday in Los Angeles. The victory marked a significant win for the Trojans (7-2, 4-2 Big Ten) against the highly ranked Buckeyes (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten).

Ohio State started freshman quarterback Luke Fahey in place of Julian Sayin, who was sidelined due to injury sustained in the previous game against Indiana. The Buckeyes aimed to ease Fahey into the starting role, but Southern California took control early and maintained momentum throughout the contest.

The Trojans opened the scoring just 39 seconds into the game when Trent Mosely caught a short pass and sprinted 69 yards untouched for a touchdown. Mosely continued to make impactful plays, including a 44-yard punt return that set up Southern California’s second touchdown. A personal foul penalty against Ohio State advanced the ball further into Buckeye territory, helping lead to a nine-yard scoring run by Waymond Jordan late in the first quarter, putting the Trojans ahead 14-3.

Southern California extended its lead to 17-6 with a 54-yard field goal from Ryon Sayeri, marking a career best for the kicker. The Trojans held a 20-9 advantage at halftime, with Ohio State relying largely on field goals. Buckeyes kicker Connor Hawkins converted three field goals from 39, 34, and 23 yards during the game. The final field goal came after Ohio State had reached a first-and-goal situation from the 1-yard line but was unable to score a touchdown.

Despite their efforts, Ohio State struggled to generate consistent offense against Southern California’s defense, allowing the Trojans to control the pace and secure a six-point upset on home turf. The win improves Southern California’s standing as they continue their season, while Ohio State faces challenges adapting with a new quarterback under center.