USC Trojans, Wisconsin Badgers LIVE Score Updates: Trojans Trail, Upset Alert?

The No. 13 USC Trojans are hosting the unranked Wisconsin Badgers in week five in college football as USC coach Lincoln Riley and his team look to pick up their first Big Ten win. Follow along for live score updates. The Trojans are on upset alert.

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Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The No. 13 USC Trojans are hosting the unranked Wisconsin Badgers in week five of the college football season on Sept. 28. Following a heartbreaking loss to No. 12 Michigan, USC coach Lincoln Riley and his team are looking to pick up their first win over a Big Ten opponent.

For the first time in its illustrious history, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be hosting a Big Ten conference game after USC traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan in week four.

Entering the matchup with Wisconsin, the Trojans listed safety Akili Arnold as Questionable, and wide receiver Makai Lemon as Out. In addition, tight end Lake McRee will not be available for quarterback Miller Moss after suffering a knee injury against Michigan.

The Wisconsin Badgers will be without starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, so backup quarterback Braedyn Locke will be making his first start of his career.

Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes against Michigan

Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

In the week before the game, USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander announced his decision to use his redshirt after four games for the 2024 season. Alexander intends to enter the transfer portal after the season.

The Trojans and Badgers will kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT. This article will be updated live throughout the game. See below for the most recent score and injury news.

SECOND QUARTER

0:00 - HALFTIME: Wisconsin leads USC 21-10 at the end of the first half. Moss and the Trojans offense were unable to score after receiving the ball with a minute remaining in the half.

1:16 - Wisconsin TIMEOUT: After a failed third down, the Badgers call a timeout before punting to Trojans returner Zachariah Branch.

1:18 - USC TIMEOUT: Riley calls the Trojans' second timeout to stop the clock as Wisconsin's offense is driving, possessing the ball on the USC 44-yard line.

2:00 - Two-minute warning. The Wisconsin offense will face a second down and six yards after the break.

3:30 - Miller Moss FUMBLES after being sacked by the Wisconsin defense. The Trojan offense drove all the way to the Wisconsin 22-yard line before the turnover. Wisconsin's offense takes over with a 21-10 lead.

6:29 - TOUCHDOWN: Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker finds the end zone for the second time, extending the Badgers lead to 21-10. The Wisconsin offense drove 75 yards in seven plays against the USC defense.

What a series of events. @BadgerFootball picks up the muffed punt and runs it on the next play. pic.twitter.com/YZTBkEkVBA
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 28, 2024

9:42 - FIELD GOAL: USC kicker Michael Lantz drills a 41-yard field goal, bringing the score to 14-10. The Trojans offense lined up to go for a fourth down and short, but a false start penalty on offensive lineman Alani Noa forced USC to attempt the field goal.

12:08 - USC TIMEOUT. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley burns the team's first timeout of the half after a late substitution from the Badgers defense forced Riley's hand. Moss and the USC offense have a short third down in Wisconsin territory after the stoppage.

14:44 - FUMBLE: On Wisconsin's punt, Zachariah Branch appeared to touch the ball as it went under his legs, creating a live ball that the USC Trojans were unable to recover. On the very next play, Badgers running back Tawee Walker rushed 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Wisconsin leads 14-7.

FIRST QUARTER

0:37 - Miller Moss INTERCEPTION. Under pressure, Moss's pass for wide receiver Zachariah Branch was intercepted by Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman. Wisconsin takes over on its own 25-yard line.

5:56 - The USC defense forced a punt, only allowing Wisconsin to gain one first down. Badgers punter Atticus Bertrams punted the ball 74 yards. Moss and the Trojans offense will take over at their own one-yard line.

7:23 - USC's offense was stopped on third down as Moss's pass was incomplete to wide receiver Jay Fair. Moss and the offense drove into Wisconsin territory before Trojans punter Eddie Czaplicki pinned the Wisconsin offense on its own 12-yard line.

10:52 - TOUCHDOWN: Wisconsin's offense picks up the blitz, and Badgers quarterback Braedyn Lock connects with wide receiver Vinny Anthony II for a 63-yard touchdown, tying the score 7-7.

OH WOW.

Ja'Kobi Lane with a touchdown grab for @uscfb. pic.twitter.com/ssw6G6pn0p
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 28, 2024

12:23 - TOUCHDOWN: USC quarterback Miller Moss finds wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane for a 32 yard touchdown down the sideline. The touchdown caps a six play, 60-yard scoring drive for the Trojans offense as they take the lead, 7-0.

15:00 - Wisconsin kicked off to the Trojans to start the game.