Wisconsin's win over USC spurs first top 25 ranking in three years
The Badgers' 24-7 victory over USC lifted the team into the top 25. Which poll had UW ranked and which one didn't? The answer can be found here.
The Wisconsin football team achieved a significant milestone after their victory against then-No. 15 USC on October 24, 2023, securing a spot in the top 25 of the Associated Press poll. This marks their first appearance in the top 25 since the second week of the 2023 season. The Badgers defeated USC 24-7 at Camp Randall Stadium, giving them a boost from the pollsters who had previously left them on the cusp of the top 25 in the USA Today poll.
Currently, Wisconsin holds the No. 25 spot in the AP rankings, which they achieved just in time for their upcoming game against Iowa on October 31 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes, ranked No. 24 in the coaches poll, are currently outside the top 25 in the AP ranking following a loss to Minnesota. This win, along with a 24-20 victory against Penn State when the Nittany Lions were ranked No. 14, makes Wisconsin one of seven teams this season with more than one ranked win.
The Badgers' climb to the top 25 was significant, as they received no votes from the pollsters following a 17-7 loss at UCLA earlier in the week, and were tied for 37th in the coaches poll with seven points.
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