{
  "id": 17592971,
  "title": "A look back at the least scary moments in Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to the Trojans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/a-look-back-at-the-least-scary-moments-in-ohio-states-30-18-loss-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T12:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/look-back-least-scary-moments-120100912.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, the Ohio State Buckeyes faced off against the USC Trojans. Despite gashing the Trojans with 464 yards of total offense, it was the Trojans who emerged victorious with a final score of 30-18. The Buckeyes managed only one touchdown, coming from a 1-yard pass from backup quarterback Luke Fahey to wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. While Fahey made some mistakes, the fault lies with the rest of the team, who made numerous errors, putting pressure on the inexperienced quarterback.\n\nHowever, there were still some positive takeaways from the game. Ohio State was 4-for-4 on field goals, which is no small feat. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith also broke a Big Ten record with his 40th career touchdown reception. The touchdown catch, a seemingly routine 1-yard reception, not only kept the Buckeyes in the game but also broke a conference record.\n\nConnor Hawkins, Ohio State's field goal kicker, showcased his proficiency with a 47-yard field goal in the 4th quarter, putting the Buckeyes within two possessions. This kick was the longest of the game and proved to be the only bright spot for the team. Looking ahead, Ohio State will face unranked Oregon next, a game that could greatly impact their playoff hopes. With their starting quarterback Julian Sayin out indefinitely with an injury, the team will need to compensate strongly in their remaining games, especially considering the tough schedule ahead.",
  "summary": "From a record-breaking touchdown to a slurry of field goals, these were the least haunting moments of the Halloween matchup between OSU and USC.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}