Week 9 college football viewer's guide: Will No. 2 Ohio State win with a backup QB at USC?

Week 9 of the college football season peaks on October 31, 2026 (Halloween), featuring No. 2 Ohio State traveling to USC with a backup quarterback under center. Despite only two matchups between AP Top 25 teams on the schedule, the upset potential makes it a closely watched slate. Senior writer Nick Bromberg highlighted the Ohio State-USC game as the marquee contest of the week.