Ohio State Buckeyes vs USC Trojans
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
Game Leaders
Team Stats
413
Total Yards
277
4
Turnovers
1
23
1st Downs
13
3-35
Penalties
3-30
6/19
3rd Down
2/12
2/3
4th Down
1/2
34:56
Possession
25:04
Game Information
Arlington, TX
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 13 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-19 | 2-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 413 | 277 |
| Passing | 356 | 114 |
| Comp/Att | 26/45 | 11/17 |
| Yards per pass | 7.9 | 6.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 57 | 163 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 1.6 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 3-35 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:56 | 25:04 |
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2026 Standings
FBS
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
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