USC Faces Wisconsin at Camp Randall with Trojans Favored by Three Points

Game details

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., where the 16th‑ranked USC Trojans will meet the Wisconsin Badgers.

USC (6‑1, 3‑1 Big Ten) is a three‑point favorite with an over/under of 49.5, while Wisconsin (4‑2, 2‑1 Big Ten) is tied for fifth in the league and 3‑0 at home.

USC leads the all‑time series 7‑1, including a 38‑21 victory in 2024.

Recent form

USC comes off a bye week after defeating Penn State 31‑23 on Oct. 10, and Wisconsin dropped a 17‑7 decision at UCLA.

Early game action

Quarterback Jayden Maiava threw two interceptions in the first quarter; the first led to a Wisconsin field goal and the second ended in a Badgers field‑goal miss.

After the interceptions, the Trojans trailed by only a field goal entering the second quarter, and Maiava responded with a four‑yard touchdown pass to give USC a 7‑3 lead.

Quarterback performance

Maiava has completed 67.9 % of his passes this season with a QBR of 86.6, ranking fourth nationally, and entered the game ranked third in passing yards.

Implications

The win is pivotal for USC’s College Football Playoff hopes, as the Trojans face No. 3 Ohio State and No. 6 Indiana in their next two games.