Deadspin roundup: USC stifles No. 2 Ohio State, delivering a statement win in Top 25 action

USC strikes early against Ohio State

Southern California defeated No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday in Los Angeles, leading from start to finish. Trent Mosley turned a short pass into a 69-yard touchdown 39 seconds into the game, and the Trojans carried a 20-9 advantage into halftime.

Jayden Maiava completed 15 of 22 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown. Mosley recorded 145 all-purpose yards, including five catches for 101 yards and a receiving score. Ohio State freshman Luke Fahey, making his first start in place of injured Julian Sayin, threw for 260 yards and a touchdown.

Miami rallies late in Chapel Hill

Darian Mensah threw three touchdown passes as top-ranked Miami beat North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Mark Fletcher Jr. scored three times, while Malachi Toney caught two touchdowns for the Hurricanes, who scored twice in the final eight minutes.

Marquise Lightfoot’s strip-sack set up Toney’s 9-yard touchdown with 2:33 left, giving Miami its first double-digit lead. Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns for North Carolina, including a late score to Trech Kekahuna. The Tar Heels recovered two onside kicks after that touchdown but committed a penalty on each attempt.

Georgia forces four turnovers

Georgia beat Florida in Atlanta, powered by two rushing touchdowns from Nate Frazier and Bo Walker. The Bulldogs ran for 217 yards, compared with Florida’s 48, and forced four turnovers in their sixth straight win over the Gators.

Gunner Stockton passed for 101 yards for Georgia. Florida started Aaron Philo, who threw two interceptions, before Tramell Jones Jr. took over. Jones completed 17 of 24 passes for 172 yards, but also threw an interception and lost a fumble.

Indiana wins in overtime

The teams traded 60-yard field goals in the final 19 seconds of regulation. Minnesota reached the Indiana 3-yard line in overtime, but Drake Lindsey was sacked on its final two plays. Lindsey threw for 120 yards and a touchdown.

Notre Dame closes with 28 points

Jonaz Walton added a rushing touchdown for Notre Dame. Navy quarterback Jackson Gutierrez ran 28 times for 110 yards and a score as the Midshipmen fell to 2-6.