{
  "id": 17631752,
  "title": "USC Snaps 2 Decade Drought in Upset of No 2 Ohio State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/usc-snaps-2-decade-drought-in-upset-of-no-2-ohio-state",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T16:11:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/usc-snaps-2-decade-drought-in-upset-of-no-2-ohio-state-12646131"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "USC ended a two-decade drought by defeating No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 in an upset on Saturday. Head coach Lincoln Riley had faced pressure to secure a significant win against the second-ranked Buckeyes, as he was being judged week-to-week for the rest of the season. The Trojans had suffered a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin earlier in the week, dropping them to a 6-2 record. Riley and his team responded strongly in Los Angeles, winning the game without starting quarterback Julian Sayin. This victory marked USC's first win over an AP top-two team since defeating Oklahoma 55-19 in the 2004 national championship. For Ohio State, it was the first time since the 2011 season that they added a second loss before November under interim head coach Luke Fickell. The win provides some relief for Riley, who confirmed his commitment to the Trojans earlier in the week, emphasizing his dedication to the program. USC's next game will be against No. 4 Indiana in Week 10.",
  "summary": "The USC Trojans did something on Saturday against Ohio State they had not accomplished in over two decades.",
  "key_points": [
    "USC ends 2-decade drought with 30-18 upset of No. 2 Ohio State",
    "Head coach Lincoln Riley relieved after significant win",
    "First USC victory over AP top-two team since 2004"
  ],
  "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."
}