Following a hectic divisional round weekend, five former Wisconsin Badgers advanced to play in the NFL conference championship round. All four remaining teams feature at least one UW alumnus, ensuring that a former Badger will hoist the Super Bowl trophy on Feb. 9.

BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Wisconsin visits UCLA after John Blackwell scored 28 points in Wisconsin’s 84-69 victory against the USC Trojans. The Bruins are 9-1 on their home court. UCLA is 3-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Until the final quarter, the Badgers went toe-to-toe with a red-hot Big Ten newcomer looking for its fifth straight victory. Unfortunately that wasn't enough to get the job done.

USC’s NCAA tournament hopes took a hit with an 84-69 loss to Wisconsin. At 11-7, the Trojans need to finish strong in their final 13 games to boost their March Madness dreams in USC coach Eric Musselman’s first season.

BOTTOM LINE: No. 24 Wisconsin plays UCLA after John Blackwell scored 28 points in Wisconsin’s 84-69 victory against the USC Trojans. The Bruins have gone 9-1 at home. UCLA averages 75.7 points and has outscored opponents by 12.0 points per game.

Jack Del Rio, 61, resigned from his position as senior adviser to Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell after being arrested for operating while intoxicated.

According to a report, the Badgers dipped into the Western Michigan coaching staff ranks for a second time this offseason, hiring the Broncos' defensive coordinator Scott Power. Wisconsin also hired receivers coach Jordan Reid to the same spot in Madison.

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John Blackwell finished with 28 points and Max Klesmit added 18 for the Badgers, who defeated the Trojans, 86-69, Saturday at Galen Center.

Eight former Wisconsin Badgers will suit up in the NFL playoffs divisional round this weekend.