USC fans storm field after shocking upset win vs No. 2 Ohio State

USC fans storm field after shocking upset win vs No.

Key points

• Seven days after Southern California was embarrassed in a 27-7 loss to Wisconsin, Trojans fans are celebrating on the field at LA Memorial Coliseum.
• True freshman Luke Fahey finished 21-of-38 passing for 260 yards with a touchdown in the loss.
• 31, marking coach Lincoln Riley's first win against a top-five ranked team since 2017.
• For now, though, it's time to celebrate in Los Angeles, even if Sayin was unavailable for Ohio State.
• College Football Unfiltered crew offer their picks for Week 9 of the college football season.

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USC upset No. 2 Ohio State 30-18 on Saturday, Oct. 31, marking coach Lincoln Riley's first win against a top-five ranked team since 2017. It incidentally additionally came against Ohio State, when he was with Oklahoma.

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Riley, facing pressure in his fifth season after USC's latest loss, led the Trojans to their biggest win of his tenure. USC could even potentially be back in College Football Playoff contention, improving to 7-2 on the season.

In practice, the Buckeyes were playing without starting quarterback Julian Sayin, who's out indefinitely after suffering an injury to his throwing arm during Ohio State's win against Indiana on Oct. 17. True freshman Luke Fahey finished 21-of-38 passing for 260 yards with a touchdown in the loss.

Whatever the circumstances of USC's win, that didn't stop Trojans faithful from storming the field at the Coliseum. USC fans additionally tore down the goalposts after the win.

USC deployed a balanced attack in the win, with quarterback Jayden Maiava completing 15 of 22 passes for 222 yards with one interception while the Trojans rushed 27 times for 116 yards and two scores collectively.

Riley and USC's win was certainly a cause for celebration among fans, whose frustrations with the program have been growing in recent weeks. Maybe a win over Ohio State is a step in the right direction for USC. It has struggled against higher-end teams during Riley's tenure.

USC still has remaining games against No. 4 Indiana, Maryland and No. 7 UCLA, and could potentially even reach the CFP with a 2-1 record in those games.

For now, though, it's time to celebrate in Los Angeles, even if Sayin was unavailable for Ohio State. Will Major Ten fine USC for field storm vs Ohio State?

It's not often fans rush the field at LA Memorial Coliseum, given the Trojans' illustrious history in college football.

Thankfully for USC, the Major Ten doesn't have an escalating fine system in place for field-storming situations, unlike other Power Four conferences. There are still circumstances where Major Ten teams are fined for field storms, but it's less often than in other leagues.

"We have a game management policy in place that host institutions must provide adequate security and protection for the visiting team and officials immediately upon arrival on campus continuing through their departure, " the Major Ten stated to USA TODAY Sports earlier this season. "If that policy is violated, there are levels of punishment including a discretionary fine."

If the Major Ten decides to fine USC, it probable wouldn't come until Sunday, Nov. 1. This story will be updated. Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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