Wisconsin records a 24-7 upset win over USC, shutting the Trojans out in the second half and improving to 5-2 while USC falls to 6-2. The loss follows a game in Madison where Wisconsin’s defense and late scoring help Wisconsin pull away after USC leads early in the contest’s first half.
Across coverage, the result is framed as more than one upset: Wisconsin’s defense limits USC to a low scoring total, and outlets highlight what it means for USC and its coach. The Athletic stresses Wisconsin’s ability to hold USC to the lowest point total in Lincoln Riley’s career, while other outlets focus on the broader impact of the defeat and the performance style Wisconsin used to secure the win.
Some headlines also connect the loss to pressure surrounding Lincoln Riley’s job and to the stakes of USC’s College Football Playoff hopes. Yahoo Sports and the New York Post both emphasize momentum and the significance of upsetting a ranked team, while The Athletic provides the clearest statistical context tied directly to Riley’s coaching record.
