USC Coach Clay Helton wanted a different a script.
No more falling behind in the first half. No more playing from behind.
The Trojans were unable to accommodate Helton and trailed Wisconsin at halftime on Wednesday night in the Holiday Bowl.
USC came back to take the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Trojans could not hold on at Qualcomm Stadium.
Wisconsin drove for a go-ahead field goal, intercepted a pass by Cody Kessler and held off a last-minute drive to send the Trojans to a 23-21 defeat.