Where does Ohio State go from here? Playoff hopes dim, QB questions mount after USC upset

What the coverage says

Following a loss to USC, Ohio State faces a severely narrowed path toward the College Football Playoff, according to matching assessments from Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports. Yahoo Sports notes that the Buckeyes now possess "no margin for error" following a second defeat. CBS Sports expands on the team's vulnerabilities by pointing to an injury for quarterback Julian Sayin and defensive struggles under coach Ryan Day.

Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.