Wisconsin upsets No. 16 USC 24-7 in Madison

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Wisconsin defeated No. 16 USC 24-7 in Madison, the Badgers' first win over the Trojans since USC joined the Big Ten.

Wisconsin defeated No. 16 USC 24-7 in Madison on Saturday night. The win was Wisconsin's second over a ranked opponent this season, following a 24-20 victory at then-No. 13 Penn State on 26 September. It was also Wisconsin's first win over USC since the Trojans joined the Big Ten.

Wisconsin's defense dominated the first half, holding USC to 92 yards and forcing two interceptions from Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava. Southern California transfer Bryan Jackson scored on a 5-yard rushing touchdown with less than two minutes left in the first half to put Wisconsin ahead 10-7. Chris Brooks Jr. caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Colton Joseph on a fourth-and-down play in the third quarter to extend Wisconsin's lead to 17-7. Ryan Schwendeman and Joseph added further touchdowns for the Badgers. Maiava threw a touchdown pass to Taniela Tupou for USC's only score.

Maiava completed 21 of 37 passes for 190 yards. Abu Sama III led Wisconsin's rushing attack with 71 yards on 16 carries. USC struggled in the run game, finishing with minus-17 yards on 25 attempts. Wisconsin improved to 5-2 with the victory and will face No. 15 Iowa next. USC hosts No. 3 Ohio State.

Wisconsin upsets No. 16 USC 24-7 in Madison — Image: WBAY

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Former Trojans back Bryan Jackson, Wisconsin upset No. 16 Southern California 24-7The win is Wisconsin's 2nd over a ranked opponent this season.WBAY · 25 Oct, 03:11
Badgers upset No. 16 USC 24-7The Wisconsin Badgers defeated No. 16 USC 24-7 in Madison. It is Wisconsin’s first win over the Trojans since USC joined the Big Ten. It is also the Badgers’ second win over a ranked opponent this season.WSAW · 25 Oct, 02:47

In this story: Wisconsin Badgers · USC Trojans · Bryan Jackson · Jayden Maiava · Colton Joseph · Madison · Penn State · Ohio State

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