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Wisconsin Upsets No. 16 USC as Ex Trojan Bryan Jackson Scores

Bryan Jackson scored against his former team as Wisconsin upset No. 16 USC 24-7 on Saturday night in Madison.

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Former USC running back leads Badgers to upset victory

Wisconsin earned a 24-7 win over No. 16 USC on Saturday night in Madison. The Badgers took down a ranked opponent for the second time this season after winning 24-20 at then-No. 13 Penn State on Sept. 26.

Former Trojans running back Bryan Jackson helped lead the way. Jackson, who spent the last two seasons at USC, scored his first touchdown with the Badgers on a 5 yard run. The score put Wisconsin ahead 10-7 with less than two minutes left in the first half.

Offense and special teams deliver key plays

Wisconsin extended its lead to 17-7 in the third quarter. Quarterback Colton Joseph threw a 16 yard touchdown pass to Chris Brooks Jr. on a fourth and 2 play. Joseph finished 12 of 14 passing for 58 yards, while adding 32 rushing yards on 12 carries.

Abu Sama III led the Badgers on the ground with 71 yards on 16 carries. Late in the third quarter, Junior Poyser blocked a 44 yard field goal attempt to keep momentum on Wisconsin's side.

Turnover trouble hampers Trojans in loss

USC dropped to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play. Quarterback Jayden Maiava completed 21 of 37 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown, but he threw two first half interceptions. Maiava entered the game with only three interceptions on 224 pass attempts all season.

Wisconsin improved to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Big Ten play with the victory.

What it means for the next game

Wisconsin Badgers at Iowa Hawkeyes (College Football, Sat, 31 Oct): Iowa Hawkeyes win 60%, Wisconsin Badgers win 40%; projected score Iowa Hawkeyes 22, Wisconsin Badgers 17. Our safest pick: Iowa +5.5.

Ohio State Buckeyes at USC Trojans (College Football, Sat, 31 Oct): USC Trojans win 32%, Ohio State Buckeyes win 68%; projected score USC Trojans 23, Ohio State Buckeyes 29. Our safest pick: Under 63.5 points.