College football scores and live updates: Highlights from Week 9's top 25 games
USC secured a major 30-18 upset victory over No. 2 Ohio State, significantly impacting the college football playoff landscape. Meanwhile, other top-ranked teams like Indiana, Miami, and Notre Dame narrowly avoided upsets or secured blowout wins during a competitive Week 9.
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Things can change quickly in college football. One week ago, Lincoln Riley was fielding questions about his future at USC, and now he's basking in the glow of a 30-18 win over No. 2 Ohio State.After a lifeless effort against Wisconsin last weekend, the USC offense rose from the grave on Halloween and made some huge plays. Freshmen Trent Mosley and Mark Bowman shined as they combined for eight receptions, 180 yards and a touchdown.This is the type of win that can breathe new life into a team mid-season, and USC is suddenly in control of its College Football Playoff destiny with a trip to Indiana on deck.On the other side, the first taste of life without Julian Sayin was a bitter one for the Buckeyes. Freshman Luke Fahey struggled in his first start, completing just 55% of his passes for 260 yards and a touchdown.
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