USC Trojans’ Five Winners and Losers After Upset of Ohio State Buckeyes
Mosley leads the receiving attack
Freshman receiver Mosley returned after missing three straight games and made an immediate impact against Ohio State. He scored on a 69-yard touchdown in the first quarter and added a 44-yard punt return and an 18-yard gain.
The account gives conflicting receiving totals: it first says Mosley had nine catches for 111 yards, then lists five receptions for 101 yards and a score. It also says Mosley and tight end Mark Bowman combined for 12 targets and 180 yards.
Pressure disrupts Ohio State
USC’s defensive front pressured freshman quarterback Luke Fahey, who completed eight of 15 passes for 86 yards in the first half. Kameryn Crawford and Luke Wafle helped force him from the pocket and make throws on the run.
The Trojans finished with seven tackles for loss, two sacks, a quarterback hit, a hurry and a forced fumble by Desman Stephens II, recovered by Floyd Boucard. A goal-line stand also held Ohio State to a field goal.
Run game rebounds from Wisconsin
After the offensive line and running game struggled against Wisconsin, USC showed greater strength against the Buckeyes. Tight end Mark Bowman returned from a hamstring injury, and double-tight end sets with Tucker Ashcraft helped the rushing attack.
Waymond Jordan had six first-half carries for 28 yards and a touchdown, while King Miller gained 42 yards on seven carries. The account later gives different totals, saying the pair combined for 126 rushing yards, with 78 from Miller and 48 from Jordan, and two touchdowns.
Coverage remains a concern
Ohio State running back Bo Jackson rushed for 121 yards at 5.8 yards per carry. The Trojans also allowed receiver Jeremiah Smith nine catches for 83 yards and a touchdown as coverage softened, which the account says was intended to drain the clock. The article points to USC’s upcoming Week 11 matchup with Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh, and says defensive coordinator Gary Patterson should avoid that coverage approach.
Key points
- USC upset No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 at home.
- The account gives two different receiving lines for Mosley.
- USC recorded seven tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble.
- The account also gives conflicting rushing totals for Jordan and Miller.