The USC Trojans missed a golden opportunity to improve their College Football Playoff chances on Saturday night in Madison, falling 24-7 to the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.

The Trojans' high-powered offense had no answer for the Badgers' defense, helping coach Luke Fickell earn his most signature win with Wisconsin. With the dust officially settled from their upset loss to the Badgers, the Trojans are outside the AP Top 25 Poll for the first time this season, and their CFP chances are beginning to dwindle.

Sep 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Four games remain on the Trojans’ schedule, with three of those matchups coming against teams currently ranked in the top 10: the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (Oct. 31), No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers (Nov.…