Wisconsin stuns USC

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Unranked Wisconsin beat No. 16 USC 24-7 on October 24, 2026, holding the Trojans to minus-17 rushing yards. USC managed no play of 20-plus yards, and the 7 points were the fewest of Lincoln Riley's head-coaching career. The discussion turns on Riley's offense, USC's inability to solidify its defense, and whether the program can keep top California recruits.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. Nightcap, 2026-10-25 (28:45 to 31:11)
   Questions USC's offense after minus-17 rushing yards
   Reacts to Wisconsin's 24-7 win over No. 16 USC, leaning on the Trojans' minus-17 rushing yards and 58 passing yards for the Badgers to question Lincoln Riley's offense and USC's grip on California recruiting.
   New angle: USC rushed for minus-17 yards in a 24-7 loss to unranked Wisconsin.
2. Josh Pate's College Football Show, 2026-10-26 (44:19 to 46:29)
   Reads the drive chart behind the rout
   Reads the USC drive chart and adds the detail behind the rout: no play of 20-plus yards, five Wisconsin sacks and nine tackles for loss, and the fewest points of Lincoln Riley's head-coaching career.
   New angle: It was the fewest points of Lincoln Riley's head-coaching career; USC had no play of 20-plus yards.