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USC vs. No. 23 Wisconsin: Who has the edge?

/ STAFF WRITER

Breaking down No.25 USC’s matchup against Wisconsin in the Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (Wednesday, 7:30p.m., ESPN):

OFFENSE

What type of world is this, in which USC is the more run-heavy team? The Trojans have established a run-first identity under Coach Clay Helton while the Badgers already have attempted the most passes in school history. Wisconsin has two capable tailbacks in Dare Ogunbowale and Taiwan Deal, but neither is a game-breaker. The Badgers’ pass game could be even more threatening with the expected return of receiver Robert Wheelwright, who has four touchdowns in eight games but has missed four consecutive games because of a leg injury.