USC’s College Football Playoff hopes took a crushing blow as the Trojans faltered against Wisconsin, stumbling to a 24-7 defeat that exposed glaring issues on the offensive line. The unit surrendered five sacks and nine tackles for loss, leading to minus-17 rushing yards and leaving quarterback Maiava under relentless pressure.
USC’s College Football Playoff hopes took a crushing blow as the Trojans faltered against Wisconsin, stumbling to a 24-7 defeat that exposed glaring issues on the offensive line. The unit surrendered five sacks and nine tackles for loss, leading to minus-17 rushing yards and leaving quarterback Maiava under relentless pressure. Can the Trojans regroup after an uninspired showing despite having extra preparation from a bye week?
The loss raises urgent questions about pass protection, run blocking, and overall toughness, with King Miller and the backfield struggling to find any daylight. The looming matchup against an even more formidable Ohio State defense threatens to turn a tough season into a nightmare if improvements aren’t made fast. Will the offensive line find answers in time to salvage USC's season, or will the struggles continue to haunt them in Big Ten play?