It didn’t take lengthy for blood to start boiling for the USC Trojans’ Big Ten showdown against the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in Los Angeles.

A video of gamers from the two groups having to be separated after a heated alternate before the recreation is going viral on social media.

The clip started with Buckeyes linebacker Tarvos “TJ” Alford being escorted back inside the tunnel by his teammates and teaching employees members while he’s jawing at USC gamers.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker TJ Alford yelling at USC Trojans gamers before taking part in them on Saturday. (X/@KHollowell_)

As Alford is being escorted away, he can clearly be heard saying, “You a b****!” several occasions while wanting completely livid.

Then the digital camera pans over to several Trojans gamers who were yelling back at him. It’s unclear which USC participant Alford was jawing with, but Trojans linebackers Elijah Newby and Esun Tafa were among these speaking to him.

USC Trojans soccer gamers yelling at Ohio State’s TJ Alford before Saturday’s recreation. (X/@KHollowell_).

Other photographs of the alternate present that officers had to get concerned to separate the two sides, which took place before the viral video began filming.

Many of the feedback are followers saying that USC should not give Ohio State any more motivation for the recreation.

Officials separate Ohio State Buckeyes and USC Trojans arguing on the discipline during warmups before an NCAA school soccer recreation in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Then again, the Trojans have gotten off to a sizzling begin against the nation’s No. 2 group, as they have a 14-3 lead heading into the second quarter.

But there’s still a lot of soccer left to be performed.