Where does Ohio State go from here? Playoff hopes dim, QB questions mount after USC upset
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"Where does Ohio State go from here? Playoff hopes dim, QB questions mount after USC upset" is generating significant coverage in the Sports category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (6)
- What was most frustrating about Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC? Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- What Ohio State Loss Means For Playoff Picture After Sayin Injury Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- USC 30-18 Ohio State (Oct 31, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 13h ago
- USC and Lincoln Riley are finally giving people a reason to believe. Should you buy it? The New York Times · 13h ago
- The Bucket is in the dumps 247Sports · 13h ago
- Mark Bowman made an incredible play for USC. Why Lincoln Riley takes credit for it Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
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