Ohio State's national title hopes are rightfully fading after USC delivers reality check in shocking upset

Ohio State's upset loss to USC (30-18) exposed the Buckeyes' offensive struggles without injured starting QB Julian Sayin, leaving their national championship hopes in serious doubt despite 484 yards of total offense. The article questions whether the team can compete for a playoff spot without Sayin's connection to star WR Jeremiah Smith and argues the defense alone can't carry them through November.