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USC falls out of AP Top 25 after loss to Wisconsin; UCLA rises to No. 7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:07 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

USC falls out of AP Top 25 after loss to Wisconsin; UCLA rises to No. 7

Summary

USC dropped out of the AP Top 25 poll after losing to Wisconsin on October 24, 2026, while UCLA rose to No. 7 following a 28-10 victory over Michigan State. The Trojans, who were ranked No. 16 and had been in the poll all season, struggled offensively, scoring only seven points and suffering from turnovers. In contrast, UCLA's quarterback Ty Dieffenbach threw for 198 yards with one touchdown, and their strong running game contributed to their win. USC now faces a tough matchup against No. 2 Ohio State next week.

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By the Numbers

•USC held the No. 16 ranking prior to the loss.
•UCLA's win propels them to No. 7 in the rankings.
•USC managed only seven points against Wisconsin.
•Ty Dieffenbach led UCLA with 198 passing yards.
•UCLA faces Nevada next week.

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7:07 PMYahoo Sports — USC Drops Out of AP Top 25 Poll After Wisconsin Loss, UCLA Rises Again

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Both the USC Trojans and the UCLA Bruins had their rankings in the Associated Press Top 25 poll following their results from Saturday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report (@lasportsreport) What Happened to USC’s Ranking? Following their loss to Wisconsin on Saturday, USC dropped out of the Top 25. […] The post USC Drops Out of AP Top 25 Poll After Wisconsin Loss, UCLA Rises Again appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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