USC prepares for tough opener against desperate Wisconsin team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
USC faces Wisconsin in a crucial Big Ten matchup, with the game slated for early September. The Trojans are seen as a more talented team, but the Badgers are playing with urgency under head coach Luke Fickell, who needs a strong season to retain his position. Last season, Wisconsin struggled, finishing with a 4-8 record and missing a bowl game. The Badgers will look to capitalize on their home advantage against USC, sandwiched between games against Penn State and Ohio State.
- •USC and Wisconsin will meet in early September.
- •Wisconsin finished last season with a 4-8 record.
- •Luke Fickell's coaching job may be on the line this season.
- •USC is considered a more talented team than Wisconsin.
- •The game is between USC's contests with Penn State and Ohio State.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten season preview: USC has to expect Wisconsin's very best game
"USC is a better team than Wisconsin, but the Badgers will be desperate. Their coach is on the hot seat and will feel ample urgency this season
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