USC vs Wisconsin head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 8, Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The Breakdown
Wisconsin's 65 composite edges #14 USC's 61 — Colton Joseph's 4★ arm over Jayden Maiava's 3★.
When USC has the ball: Terrell Anderson and Tanook Hines, both 4★, attack a 3.0★ Wisconsin secondary averaging 3.3 years.
When Wisconsin has the ball: Abu Sama III, 4★ with three years, runs at a 3.0★ USC linebacker group.
Swing factor: Wisconsin's 11 portal starters include 4★ QB Colton Joseph; USC counters with 3★, four-year Maiava.
X-factor: A Saturday in late October at Madison — USC travels cross-country into Wisconsin's home crowd.