How Wisconsin football handed Lincoln Riley his worst loss at USC
Wisconsin football had one of its biggest wins of the season Saturday, against USC at Camp Randall Stadium and handing head coach Riley a defeat.
In a thrilling game on Saturday night, the Wisconsin Badgers secured a decisive 24-7 victory over No. 15 USC at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers' defense was the cornerstone of their success, holding USC to a mere seven points, which stands as the lowest total allowed by a team coached by Lincoln Riley. The defensive effort was highlighted by Bryce West and Cairo Skanes, who each intercepted USC's Jayden Maiava.
Offensively, the Badgers limited USC to a measly minus-17 rushing yards, recorded five sacks, and capitalized on two first-quarter interceptions. Quarterback Colton Joseph proved to be the game's standout performer, completing 12-of-14 passes for a touchdown. In a stunning finish, Ryan Schwendeman added a rushing touchdown, capping off a dominant performance.
Joseph's passing game was equally impressive, going 12-of-14 for a touchdown, while wide receiver Chris Brooks Jr. scored a crucial touchdown on fourth down, extending Wisconsin's lead to 17-7 in the third quarter. These performances marked a significant turnaround for Wisconsin after a 17-7 loss to UCLA the previous week. The win propelled the Badgers to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play, pushing them into the AP Top 25 for the first time in over three years.
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