Wisconsin drops out of AP Poll after Week 7 loss; UCLA, USC rise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the UCLA Bruins 17-7 in Week 7, resulting in their exclusion from the latest AP Poll. Previously, Wisconsin had the highest number of votes among unranked teams. Following the Badgers' defeat, UCLA moved up three spots to No. 9, while USC advanced from No. 19 to No. 16 despite not playing. Wisconsin is set to face the Trojans on October 24, which will be a challenging matchup for the team as they attempt to bounce back from their recent loss.
- •Wisconsin loses to UCLA 17-7 in Week 7.
- •Wisconsin is now excluded from the AP Poll.
- •UCLA jumps to No. 9 after their victory.
- •USC moves up to No. 16 despite a bye week.
- •Wisconsin's next game is against USC on October 24.
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin excluded from latest AP Poll; UCLA and USC move up
"A Week 7 loss for the Wisconsin Badgers has pushed them out of the AP Poll entirely.
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