Turnovers set the tone early
Wisconsin opened the game in Madison with two interceptions, one credited to Cairo Skanes and another to Bryce West. The Badgers converted those takeaways into a single field goal, an early edge that kept the game within reach before the offense found the end zone.[S1]
USC strikes, Wisconsin answers before halftime
USC quarterback Jayden Maiava connected with Taniela Tupou on a touchdown pass that put the Trojans ahead 7-3. Wisconsin responded before the break, scoring on a rushing touchdown by Bryan Jackson II to reclaim the lead going into halftime.[S1]
Badgers pull away after the break
Colton Joseph reached the end zone in the third quarter, and Ryan Schwendeman added another touchdown in the fourth as Wisconsin stretched its advantage. The Badgers held on for a 24-7 win, their first over the Trojans since USC joined the Big Ten and their second against a ranked team this season.[S1][S2][S3]
The victory moved Wisconsin to 5-2 on the season. Multiple outlets reported the same upset result in Madison, with postgame analysis focusing on what stood out in the win over the 16th-ranked Trojans.[S1][S2][S3][S4]
