WISCONSIN FOOTBALL Wisconsin football returns to AP Top 25 after 3-year absence Colten Bartholomew Oct 25, 2026 Oct 25, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago × Colten Bartholomew Watch fans storm the field after Wisconsin football took down No. 16 USC Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A second ranked win for the University of Wisconsin this season finally got it over a rankings hump.kAm%96 q2586CD 62C?65 E96 }@] ad DA@E :? E96 pDD@4:2E65 !C6DD %@A ad A@==[ E96 7:CDE E:>6 E96 AC@8C2> 92D 366? C2?<65 D:?46 a_ab] (:D4@?D:? ?@E4965 :ED D64@?5 C2?<65 H:? @7 E96 J62C $2EFC52J ?:89E 2E r2>A #2?52== $E25:F> H:E9 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^DA@CED^7@@E32==^b\E9:?8D\E92E\DE@@5\@FE\7C@>\H:D4@?D:?D\DE2E6>6?E\H:?\GD\?@\`e\D@FE96C?\42=^2CE:4=60ehaf7d2_\2_eh\ce62\224d\526`d422ca6d]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm2 ac\f G:4E@CJ @G6C $@FE96C? r2=k^2m] %96 q2586CD 2C6 @?6 @7 D6G6? E62>D :? E96 4@F?ECJ H:E9 EH@ C2?<65 H:?D 2?5 @?6 @7 EH@ q:8 %6? 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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 Watch fans storm the field after Wisconsin football took down No. 16 USC Watch fans storm the field after Wisconsin football took down No. 16 USC 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. 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Watch fans storm the field after Wisconsin football took down No. 16 USC Watch fans storm the field after Wisconsin football took down No. 16 USC
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.
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
3 takeaways from Wisconsin flipping 4-star LB from Big Ten rival Here's what to know about the Badgers' latest addition to the 2027 recruiting class.Â
