USC scores just seven points in loss to Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
USC struggled offensively in a 24-7 defeat against Wisconsin on October 28, 2026. The Trojans recorded only 241 total yards—marking their lowest output under coach Lincoln Riley—and finished with negative rushing yards. With the loss, USC dropped out of the AP top 25 and faces heightened pressure as they prepare for a matchup against Ohio State next week. Ohio State may utilize Wisconsin's blueprint for success against USC, focusing on stopping the run and applying defensive pressure.
- •USC scored only seven points, their lowest under Lincoln Riley.
- •Wisconsin pressured USC's quarterback, leading to multiple sacks.
- •USC finished with -17 rushing yards on 25 carries.
- •Ohio State aims to replicate Wisconsin's defensive strategy next week.
- •The Trojans are now outside the AP top 25 rankings.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — USC just scored seven points at Wisconsin. Here’s why that matters for Ohio State
"Wisconsin exposed USC’s offensive weaknesses, giving Ohio State a blueprint to follow in a pivotal Halloween showdown
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