USC football is back on the field this Saturday, fresh off a week’s break, and they’re staring down a Wisconsin team riding high on an incredible comeback. This isn’t just any game; it’s a collision course with a program feeling pretty good about itself, according to Badgers Wire editor Jordon Lawrenz. USC recently defeated Penn State, but the Badgers also just pulled off a wild 17-0 deficit comeback *against* Penn State, so you know they are feeling confident.
That Wild Penn State Comeback? It’s More Than Just Hype
Wisconsin’s rally from down 17-0 against Penn State was undeniably incredible. Lawrenz told us himself, you absolutely “take nothing away from Colton Joseph who overcame three interceptions to lead that comeback.” Think about that for a second: three picks and the coach still stuck with him! If it was any other coach, Lawrenz thinks Joseph might have been benched, but Luke Fickell “finally has his guy,” and it was “great to see that win happen in real time.” Lawrenz did say it’s “still a bit too early to tell” what the comeback *truly* means, but one thing is “clearly another year where Penn State isn’t living up to the hype.” That’s a good gut check, right? Especially when USC also just beat Penn State, it frames this Saturday’s game with an interesting layer.
Fickell’s Seat Is Frozen, But There’s Still A Lot To Prove
So, is Luke Fickell on the hot seat? Lawrenz doesn’t think so, not “remotely hot at all.” He laid out a compelling case for why Fickell is in a good spot for 2027 and beyond. First, that Penn State win was “incredible.” Plus, Fickell has a “great incoming recruiting class.” And honestly, who’s going to “fault him to losing to four ranked teams this season”? Lawrenz is definitely optimistic, believing Fickell is set “as long as he wins the games he’s supposed to.” We have to defer to the insider here. While we think Fickell still has “a lot to prove,” we can’t argue with Lawrenz’s perspective, especially given how sunny and confident it is.
All that optimism for Wisconsin? USC needs to shut that down. This Saturday night, USC steps onto the field with a clear mission: make Wisconsin feel a whole lot “less optimistic” than they are right now. It’s time to put the pedal down and show them what USC football is all about.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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