The Wisconsin Badgers have struggled through three games despite a 2-1 record, and the #13 USC Trojans could add to that.
Wisconsin defeated both Western Michigan and South Dakota, but did to do so in convincing fashion for much of the fanbase. The Badgers fans have felt as though the team is struggling due to the fact that they lack a true identity on either side of the football.
The Badgers starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke went down early against #4 Alabama with a knee injury and did not return. With the quarterback out for the remainder of the season, the Trojans will break in quarterback Braedyn Locke in his first start of the season.
The Trojans are currently expected to win by 15 points as the Badgers travel to California for the game. Wisconsin has historically struggled in the state of California, and now must travel there for one of the toughest tests of the season.
While the Wisconsin football team will need to find some sort of confidence ahead of the game, the Trojans fans already seem to be fairly confident. USC social media accounts have been poking fun at Madison and the state of Wisconsin consistently ahead of the game.
Madison is an ugly city and boring as hell
— Sussy Sus (@sussy_sussers) September 24, 2024
Things to know about USC’s next opponent:
⚔️ Wisconsin is only famous for having less lakes than Minnesota
⚔️ Jeffrey Dahmer was born and raised in Wisconsin
⚔️ 2nd happiest cows behind CA
⚔️ …that’s really it. they kind of suck as a state #FightOn✌🏻 #BeatTheBadgers pic.twitter.com/plOU6CAOS5— Arrogant Nation✌🏻 (@FightOnRusty) September 24, 2024
ummm Wisconsin is the Drunkest State by far too.
— Casey Johnson (@CEJohnson77) September 25, 2024
Crazy that a QB that has worn a dress, painted his nails, and cried with his parents is more successful than any Wisconsin QB in the history of Wisconsin
I’d be posting this as a cope too if I were you https://t.co/CTIWP0Ls52
— Arrogant Nation✌🏻 (@FightOnRusty) September 25, 2024
If the Wisconsin football team were to win it would be a rather huge upset, with the currently money line sitting at +470 for the Badgers to take home a win.
Wisconsin football fans have not rolled over, however, dishing it right back to the Trojans fans who have been active on social media.
Bama fans praised and loved Madison just like USC fans will when they come here for the first time… you are a better team but not city lmao
— Badger Enthusiast (@Badger_szn) September 25, 2024
I lived there for awhile and had a blast. Polish wedding receptions are off the hook, they LOVE football, DT Milwaukee has some great nightclubs. Madison is great party town. Mader’s has great german bier, The Dells are beautiful and dont even get me started on the cheese! LOL
— Richard Gubler*** (@RichardGubler) September 24, 2024
Wisconsin Badgers Must Prepare on Offense For the Tough USC Trojans Test
While the Wisconsin Badgers may not be in the best position coming into the clash against the Trojans, there is still a chance the Badgers pull off a win.
Wisconsin played a solid first quarter against the Crimson Tide before Van Dyke went down with a knee injury, which showed promise. However, the Wisconsin football staff was not able to replicate that success the rest of the game with Locke playing. Wisconsin is going to have to find a way to gain momentum on offense with Locke the same way that Van Dyke found momentum.
If Wisconsin cannot shift the meter against the Trojans and take control at any point, it will likely be a very long night for the Wisconsin football team and fans.
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