Wisconsin dominates USC in Big Ten Week 8 as teams shuffle rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
In Week 8 of Big Ten action, the Wisconsin Badgers hosted and defeated the USC Trojans. The surprise upset heightened the drama of the week, which also saw Indiana edge Michigan in overtime and Iowa fall to Minnesota. Several teams, including Ohio State and Nebraska, took the week off, allowing for significant shifts in the power rankings. The week’s developments will influence the competitiveness of the conference as the season progresses.
- •Wisconsin Badgers defeat USC Trojans in a blowout.
- •Indiana survives a close overtime win against Michigan.
- •Iowa falls to Minnesota on the road.
- •Ohio State, Nebraska, Penn State, and others had bye weeks.
- •Power rankings shift significantly after Week 8.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten Week 8 power rankings: Minnesota/Wisconsin rise, Iowa/USC fall
"Week 8 of Big Ten action came to an end with the Wisconsin Badgers hosting the USC Trojans.
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