The Trojans are the second most frequent non-conference opponent in program history for Ohio State (behind Pittsburgh). Through 23 games since the first encounter in 1938, the Buckeyes are 9-13-1 all-time against the Trojans.
The overall series looked a lot better before the 1975 Rose Bowl. Ohio State is 0-7 against USC since beating the Trojans in the 1974 Rose Bowl to conclude an undefeated regular season.
This flashback will pick at those seven straight losses to USC in anticipation of Ohio State ending that streak against the Trojans.
1975 Rose Bowl: USC - 18; Ohio State - 17
The 1975 Rose Bowl was the third-straight Rose Bowl between both programs.