The Wisconsin Badgers will not receive a start time for their upcoming Week 5 game against No. 11 USC until the Week 4 schedule concludes.
UW’s first away kickoff time will instead be designated to a six-day selection by television networks. Other Week 5 games Minnesota vs. Michigan and Illinois vs. Penn State also are yet to receive a kickoff time as of Sept. 16.
The Trojans will be the second consecutive ranked opponent the Badgers square off against. Luke Fickell’s crew recently suffered a 42-10 loss at home against the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide.
Because USC’s home field is located in Los Angeles, Wisconsin fans will need to adjust to the Pacific Time Zone start time for the Big Ten opener.
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USC, captained by quarterback Miller Moss, currently holds the No. 11 spot in the AP’s latest national hierarchy. The Trojans have defeated No. 16 LSU 27-20 and Utah State 48-0 in their first two contests of the season.
Moss and Co. will square off against the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines, however, on Sept. 21. The game will take place in Ann Arbor and certainly require every ounce of energy USC can offer if it wishes to prevail.
This could potentially impact the Trojans’ performance against the Badgers. Still, if UW wishes to appear competitive, its offense will need to look consistent and competent on the road.