In a 2,000-mile trip to southern California, the University of Wisconsin Badgers (2-1) fell to the No. 11 University of Southern California Trojans (2-1) in a dramatic contest, ending 38-21. It was Wisconsin’s Big Ten opener and marked their fourth consecutive loss against an AP Top 25 opponent, continuing a trend that has yet to end in the Luke Fickell era.
First half: A strong start for Wisconsin
Things started off promising for the Badgers as they quickly matched USC’s fast-paced offensive style. The Trojans wasted no time reaching Badger territory, doing so just 40 seconds into the game, aided by two penalties on UW.