The USC Trojans return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday for a Halloween matchup that could give them a statement win and help their College Football Playoff resume.

Coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are preparing to take on the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes in the first of a final slate of games that includes three AP Top 25 Poll opponents and will ultimately determine not only the fate of USC's 2026 season but potentially the fate of Riley's tenure with the program.

Oct 10, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley looks on from the sideline during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.…