Opportunity wasted in Madison. The No. 16 USC Trojans' matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers was an opportunity to take another step forward after the bye week and cement their place in the College Football Playoff race. Instead, the Trojans fell back into their old ways on the road under coach Lincoln Riley, falling 24-7 to the Badgers .

The Trojans fell flat in all three phases of the game against the Badgers at Camp Randall on Saturday night. The Trojans' offensive performance against the Badgers, however, came as a surprise, given how Riley's USC teams have built a reputation for their high-powered offenses.

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USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) gives the ball to running back King Miller (8) during the game against Wisconsin, Oct. 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.…