After a brutal 17-7 loss at UCLA, the Wisconsin Badgers know they need to regroup.
This wasn't a season-defining loss, far from it, though this schedule isn't going to get any easier.
If head coach Luke Fickell and Co. don't get back on track in Week 8, things could get ugly after such a promising start.
USC was recently ranked No. 15 in the US LBM Coaches Poll
, and they're coming to Madison fresh off a bye week.Old Dominion transfer quarterback Colton Joseph only threw for 66 yards against the Bruins, so that'll undoubtedly be one of Wisconsin's biggest focal points heading into a primetime game on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans early betting odds
Odds courtesy of Hard Rock Bet
Spread: Wisconsin +3.5 (-120), USC -3.5 (+100)
Over-Under: Over 49.5 (-115), Under 49.5 (-105)
Money
Line: Wisconsin +130, USC -160
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