Five Winners and Losers From USC Trojans' Upset Over Ohio State Buckeyes

Five Winners and Losers From USC Trojans' Upset Over Ohio State Buckeyes

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After a poor outing across the board against the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers in Week 8, the USC Trojans were back at home for a crucial game versus the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes. This time around, it was the Buckeyes who entered the twilight zone as they were out-physicaled by the Trojans on a rainy night in California. Here are some winners and losers from the Trojans' 30-18 upset over the Buckeyes.

Winner: Trent Mosley

The true freshman is simply electric. After missing three consecutive games, Mosley didn't show any signs of slowing down when he recorded nine receptions for 111 yards and a score. Even after a quiet outing against Wisconsin, Mosley was back to his big play-making ways.

Just in the first quarter alone, Mosley put Southern Cal on the board first with a 69-yard touchdown, a 44-yard punt return and a physical 18-yard pickup. In the second half, Mosley’s output took a hit as the rain came down and the Trojans started to rely on the run. In the end, the freshman had nine targets, five receptions, 101 yards, and a score.

Loser: The Rest of the USC Receiving Corps

The combination of the ...