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Wisconsin upsets No. 16 USC 24-7 behind strong defense
Wisconsin beat No.
16 Southern California 24-7 on Saturday in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Badgers improved to 5-2, while USC fell to 5-2.
Former USC running back Bryan Jackson scored against his old team on a five-yard run late in the first half, putting Wisconsin ahead 10-7.
Wisconsin’s defense forced two first-half turnovers and held USC to minus-17 rushing yards.
The win was Wisconsin’s second over a ranked opponent this season, after it beat Penn State in September.
It also leaves the Badgers one win short of bowl eligibility, according to local coverage.
Wisconsin visits No.
15 Iowa next Saturday, while USC hosts No.
3 Ohio State.
Wisconsin defeated No. 16 Southern California 24-7 in Madison on Saturday night.
The Badgers’ defense held USC to 25 carries for minus-17 rushing yards and forced two first-half turnovers.
Wisconsin transfer Bryan Jackson II scored a five-yard touchdown against his former team late in the first half.
Chris Brooks Jr. caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Colton Joseph in the third quarter.
Ryan Schwendeman added a one-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
- Who
- Wisconsin defeated Southern California, also known as USC.
- What
- Wisconsin won 24-7. It was the Badgers’ second victory of the season over a ranked opponent.
- When
- Saturday night, Oct. 24, 2026.
- Where
- Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Why
- Wisconsin’s defense held USC to minus-17 rushing yards and forced two first-half turnovers.
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Wisconsin stopped USC on third-and-1 during the Trojans’ opening drive.
Bryan Jackson II scored on a five-yard run to put Wisconsin ahead 10-7.
Chris Brooks Jr. caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Colton Joseph to extend Wisconsin’s lead to 17-7.
Ryan Schwendeman scored on a one-yard run to make the score 24-7.
Wisconsin beat USC 24-7.
- Final score
- Wisconsin 24, Southern California 7
- Date
- Oct. 24, 2026
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin record
- 5-2 overall, 3-1 in the Big Ten
- USC rushing
- 25 carries for minus-17 yards
- Blocked field goal
- Junior Poyser blocked a 44-yard attempt