Wisconsin football just delivered its biggest win of the Luke Fickell era — and the Badgers may have found a formula to keep winning.
Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Wisconsin’s stunning 24–7 upset of No. 16 USC, breaking down how the Badgers’ defense dominated one of college football’s most dangerous offenses to move Wisconsin to 5–2 overall and 3–1 in Big Ten play.
The Badgers sacked USC quarterback Jayden Maiava five times, intercepted two passes and held the Trojans to just seven points. After the frustration of the UCLA loss, Wisconsin responded with a statement performance that has Jim and Riley wondering just how far this defense can carry the team.
But there’s still a major concern: the offense. Colton Joseph completed 12 of 14 passes against USC, but finished with only 58 passing yards. The guys debate whether Wisconsin can continue winning with a run-heavy approach, why the Badgers need more explosive plays through the air, and what the offense must improve before the tougher games ahead.
With Iowa up next and Minnesota still on the schedule, could Wisconsin actually win out? Or will the lack of a consistent passing attack eventually catch up with the Badgers?
In this episode of The Jump Around Extra:
Wisconsin’s 24–7 upset of No. 16 USC
Why the Badgers’ defense could be one of the best in the country
Is this Luke Fickell’s best win at Wisconsin?
Colton Joseph’s passing numbers and the need for more explosive plays
How Wisconsin’s running game helped control USC
Why complementary football could be the Badgers’ winning formula
Can Wisconsin beat Iowa and Minnesota with defense leading the way?
Could the Badgers win out and finish the season with a statement?
Watch Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down the latest Wisconsin Badgers football storylines on The Jump Around Extra, from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.
Subscribe for more Badgers football reaction, Big Ten analysis, interviews and Wisconsin sports discussion.
Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch react to Wisconsin’s stunning 24–7 upset of No. 16 USC, breaking down how the Badgers’ defense dominated one of college football’s most dangerous offenses to move Wisconsin to 5–2 overall and 3–1 in Big Ten play.
The Badgers sacked USC quarterback Jayden Maiava five times, intercepted two passes and held the Trojans to just seven points. After the frustration of the UCLA loss, Wisconsin responded with a statement performance that has Jim and Riley wondering just how far this defense can carry the team.
But there’s still a major concern: the offense. Colton Joseph completed 12 of 14 passes against USC, but finished with only 58 passing yards. The guys debate whether Wisconsin can continue winning with a run-heavy approach, why the Badgers need more explosive plays through the air, and what the offense must improve before the tougher games ahead.
With Iowa up next and Minnesota still on the schedule, could Wisconsin actually win out? Or will the lack of a consistent passing attack eventually catch up with the Badgers?
In this episode of The Jump Around Extra:
Wisconsin’s 24–7 upset of No. 16 USC
Why the Badgers’ defense could be one of the best in the country
Is this Luke Fickell’s best win at Wisconsin?
Colton Joseph’s passing numbers and the need for more explosive plays
How Wisconsin’s running game helped control USC
Why complementary football could be the Badgers’ winning formula
Can Wisconsin beat Iowa and Minnesota with defense leading the way?
Could the Badgers win out and finish the season with a statement?
Watch Jim Rutledge and Riley Jauch break down the latest Wisconsin Badgers football storylines on The Jump Around Extra, from ESPN Madison and ESPN Milwaukee.
Subscribe for more Badgers football reaction, Big Ten analysis, interviews and Wisconsin sports discussion.