College Football · FBS · Week 8 · Recap
Wisconsin Beat #16 USC 24-7
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the #16 USC Trojans 24-7 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in FBS college football Week 8 action.
Wisconsin led 10-7 at halftime. The third quarter swung it: Wisconsin outscored its opponent 7-0.
Wisconsin moves to 5-2, while USC falls to 6-2.
Top performers
Jayden Maiava (USC, QB): 31/50, 257 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Shahn Alston (USC, RB): 7 CAR, 28 YDS
Taniela Tupou (USC, TE): 6 REC, 45 YDS, 1 TD
Colton Joseph (WIS, QB): 12/14, 58 YDS, 1 TD
Abu Sama III (WIS, RB): 17 CAR, 71 YDS
Eugene Hilton Jr. (WIS, WR): 3 REC, 18 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q1 7:20WISGavin Lahm 33 Yd Field Goal0-3
- Q2 9:44USCTaniela Tupou 4 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava7-3
- Q2 1:51WISBryan Jackson II 5 Yd Run7-10
- Q3 9:21WISChris Brooks Jr. 16 Yd pass from Colton Joseph7-17
- Q4 5:02WISRyan Schwendeman 1 Yd Run7-24
Team stats
| USC | WIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 239 | 200 |
| First downs | 22 | 16 |
| Third down | 7-15 | 6-12 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:24 | 32:36 |