USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II forced a fumble by Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West during the NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026. The Trojans went on to win 30-18, handing the Buckeyes a significant upset loss in Week 9 of the college football season.
The play highlighted a series of playoff implications and unexpected results across the country, as covered in the weekly "Random Thoughts" column.
