WISCONSIN FOOTBALL 3 takeaways from Wisconsin flipping 4-star LB from Big Ten rival Colten Bartholomew Oct 25, 2026 1 hr ago × Wisconsin's Bryan Jackson II on scoring against former team, No. 16 Southern Cal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A position of strength is getting even deeper for the University of Wisconsin football program.kAm%96 q2586CD @? $F?52J D64FC65 2 G6C32= 4@>>:E>6?E 7C@> =:?6324<6C q=2<6 q6EE@?[ 2 7@FC\DE2C C64CF:E 7C@> $92<@A66[ |:??6D@E2] q6EE@? 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E96 2E>@DA96C6 E9:D H66<6?5 2E r2>A #2?52== $E25:F>]k^Am What Luke Fickell, Badgers players said after Wisconsin football upset Southern Cal Badgers safety Cairo Skanes on rattling USC QB Jayden Maiava with early interceptions Badgers LB Mason Posa on the all-out blitz calls vs. USC Badgers LB Cooper Catalano on flustering USC QB Jayden Maiava Badgers nickelback Bryce West describes his first-quarter interception against USC Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell on Badgers' key fourth down touchdown Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell on defensive players stepping up in upset win over No. 16 Southern Cal Wisconsin's Bryan Jackson II on scoring against former team, No. 16 Southern Cal Wisconsin's Sebastian Cheeks on executing game plan to make No. 16 Southern Cal uncomfortable Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell on applying pressure against No. 16 Southern Cal in key moments Wisconsin football's Colton Joseph and Mason Posa on teammate Bryan Jackson II scoring first touchdown against former team Wisconsin's Chris Brooks Jr. on why this year's Badgers team feels different Wisconsin's Bryan Jackson II on key to being ready for his opportunity Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell on Bryan Jackson II taking advantage of opportunities against former team Locations Wisconsin Madison Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Wisconsin's Bryan Jackson II on scoring against former team, No. 16 Southern Cal Wisconsin's Bryan Jackson II on scoring against former team, No. 16 Southern Cal Wisconsin football returns to AP Top 25 after 3-year absence Here's where the Badgers landed in the latest Associated Press Top 25, a ranking they haven't achieved since early in the 2023 season. 4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football overwhelm No. 16 Southern Cal A nifty fourth-down play, two seniors making their marks and more after breaking down the Badgers' dominant outing against the Trojans. How calculated risks sparked Wisconsin football’s defensive gem against Southern Cal Luke Fickell wasn't playing it safe against Southern Cal. His aggressive decisions helped Wisconsin deliver a victory that could mean much mor… Wisconsin football transfer relishes chance to score on former team in upset win The junior running back delivered a season-high performance, making the most of his opportunity in the Badgers' upset of No. 16 Southern Cal. Watch: Wisconsin football fans storm field after upset of No. 16 Southern Cal Here's how it looked as fans stormed the field following the Badgers' upset win over Southern Cal on Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium. Davis: What I liked, disliked in Wisconsin's upset win over No. 16 Southern Cal The Badgers showed some mettle to pick up their second ranked win of the season. Here's what stood out in the victory over the Trojans. 3 things that stood out from Wisconsin's statement win vs. No. 16 Southern Cal The Badgers' defense was stellar in shutting down a high-flying offense and the rushing attack ate up yards. Here's what stood out. Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance vs. Southern Cal The Badgers earned their second win all-time against the Trojans. How would you grade their effort? Rewind: Wisconsin football takes down No. 16 Southern Cal Everything you need to know to prepare yourself for the Badgers' Big Ten showdown with the No. 16 Trojans. 3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 5-set gut punch vs. Washington The Badgers missed opportunities to take control of the match, and it cost them in a five-set loss.
Wisconsin's Bryan Jackson II on scoring against former team, No. 16 Southern Cal Wisconsin's Bryan Jackson II on scoring against former team, No. 16 Southern Cal
Wisconsin football returns to AP Top 25 after 3-year absence Here's where the Badgers landed in the latest Associated Press Top 25, a ranking they haven't achieved since early in the 2023 season.Â
4 observations after rewatching Wisconsin football overwhelm No. 16 Southern Cal A nifty fourth-down play, two seniors making their marks and more after breaking down the Badgers' dominant outing against the Trojans.Â
How calculated risks sparked Wisconsin football’s defensive gem against Southern Cal Luke Fickell wasn't playing it safe against Southern Cal. His aggressive decisions helped Wisconsin deliver a victory that could mean much mor…
Wisconsin football transfer relishes chance to score on former team in upset win The junior running back delivered a season-high performance, making the most of his opportunity in the Badgers' upset of No. 16 Southern Cal.
Watch: Wisconsin football fans storm field after upset of No. 16 Southern Cal Here's how it looked as fans stormed the field following the Badgers' upset win over Southern Cal on Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium.
Davis: What I liked, disliked in Wisconsin's upset win over No. 16 Southern Cal The Badgers showed some mettle to pick up their second ranked win of the season. Here's what stood out in the victory over the Trojans.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin's statement win vs. No. 16 Southern Cal The Badgers' defense was stellar in shutting down a high-flying offense and the rushing attack ate up yards. Here's what stood out.Â
Poll: How would you grade Wisconsin football's performance vs. Southern Cal The Badgers earned their second win all-time against the Trojans. How would you grade their effort?
Rewind: Wisconsin football takes down No. 16 Southern Cal Everything you need to know to prepare yourself for the Badgers' Big Ten showdown with the No. 16 Trojans.
3 things that stood out in Wisconsin volleyball's 5-set gut punch vs. Washington The Badgers missed opportunities to take control of the match, and it cost them in a five-set loss.
