Week 9 · College Football
Ohio State vs USC prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Ohio State a 69% chance to beat USC in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#2 Big Ten Conference
Ohio State
52% to make the 12
#8 Big Ten Conference
USC
31% to make the 12
The model's read
Ohio State is the pick by 7.5, but it's live — 69% on the model.
Ohio State
69%
to win
USC
31%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksOhio StateUSCNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
24 meetings all-timeUSC leads 13–10–1
Last met 2017 · Ohio State 24–7 USC (neutral)— Ohio State won
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