Playoff-snubbed Ohio State 24-7 over USC in Cotton Bowl
Playoff-snubbed Ohio State got a bit defensive even without one of its best defenders in the Cotton Bowl.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
USC Trojans
7
Ohio State Buckeyes
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| OSU | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
AT&T Stadium · 67,510 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Ohio State Buckeyes | W 30-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | L 7-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Penn State Nittany Lions | W 31-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Washington Huskies | W 25-21 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Oregon Ducks | L 27-41 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:59 7-24
Ronald Jones II 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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Touchdown 5:27 0-24
J.T. Barrett 28 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick)
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Touchdown 14:42 0-17
Damon Webb 23 Yd Interception Return (Sean Nuernberger Kick)
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Field Goal 14:55 0-10
Sean Nuernberger 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:25 0-7
J.T. Barrett 1 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick)
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OSU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:31 · End of Game
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USC 0:31
17 plays, 53 yards, 6:09 · Downs
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OSU 6:40
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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USC 8:04
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:45 · Fumble
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OSU 9:49
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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USC 13:03
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:43 · Missed FG
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OSU 1:46
5 plays, 27 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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USC 4:28
9 plays, 41 yards, 4:35 · Punt
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OSU 9:03
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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USC 11:06
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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OSU 12:10
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:50 · Downs
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USC
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:59 · End of Half
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OSU 0:59
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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USC 1:59
3 plays, 15 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:59 7-24
Ronald Jones II 1 Yd Run (Chase McGrath Kick)
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USC 2:55
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:32 · Fumble
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OSU 5:27
2 plays, 59 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:27 0-24
J.T. Barrett 28 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick)
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USC 6:12
10 plays, 60 yards, 4:53 · Fumble
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OSU 11:05
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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USC 12:48
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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USC 14:42
1 play, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:42 0-17
Damon Webb 23 Yd Interception Return (Sean Nuernberger Kick)
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OSU 14:55
13 plays, 83 yards, 5:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:55 0-10
Sean Nuernberger 26 Yd Field Goal
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USC 5:01
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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OSU 6:33
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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USC 9:07
7 plays, 39 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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OSU 12:25
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:25 0-7
J.T. Barrett 1 Yd Run (Sean Nuernberger Kick)
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USC 13:37
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:23 · Fumble
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
USC
OSU
23
1st Downs
13
6-19
3rd down efficiency
2-12
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
413
Total Yards
277
356
Passing
114
26/45
Comp/Att
11/17
7.9
Yards per pass
6.7
57
Rushing
163
36
Rushing Attempts
38
1.6
Yards per rush
4.3
3-35
Penalties
3-30
4
Turnovers
1
3
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
34:56
Possession
25:04
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