Wisconsin surprised 16th-ranked USC 24-7 on Saturday night at Camp Randall Stadium. ESPN and the Associated Press reported the upset. USC transfer Bryan Jackson scored on a five-yard run late in the first half. That made it 10-7. It was his first touchdown as a Badger against his former team.

Chris Brooks Jr. caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Colton Joseph on fourth-and-2. That made it 17-7 in the third quarter. Ryan Schwendeman added a one-yard run in the fourth for the final 24-7 margin. Joseph completed 12 of 14 passes for 58 yards. Abu Sama III led Wisconsin with 71 rushing yards. The Associated Press reported those numbers.

Wisconsin improved to 5-2 and 3-1 in the Big Ten. It was the Badgers' second ranked win after they beat then-No. 13 Penn State. USC fell to 6-2 and 3-2. Coach Lincoln Riley said the Trojans did not play well enough on any side of the ball. Jayden Maiava threw two first-half interceptions. The Associated Press reported that detail.

Jackson's score gave the home crowd a clear storyline against his old program. Wisconsin's defense then kept USC out of the end zone after halftime. ESPN and the Associated Press both noted Riley's blunt review of the trip. The Badgers have now beaten two ranked teams in the same season. USC must clean up turnovers before the next Big Ten road test.

Camp Randall was loud as the Badgers pulled away after Jackson's score. USC's offense never found a steady rhythm once turnovers piled up. Wisconsin's short passing game was enough behind a stout run fit. Ranked wins in September and October give Fickell breathing room. USC will try to bounce back at home.

What we know: Wisconsin beat 16th-ranked USC 24-7 with Jackson scoring against his former team.
What we don't: How USC will reshuffle its offense after the road flop.