Wisconsin lost 24 transfers; of those 24, tight end Tucker Ashcraft made a statement move across the conference to the USC Trojans.

When the Wisconsin Badgers initially brought in tight end Tucker Ashcraft in the class of 2023, they felt as if they had landed a gem.

Ex-Badgers that are worth checking in on as the college football season gets underway

The USC Trojans added Wisconsin transfer Tucker Ashcraft to the tight end room this offseason.

The USC Trojans and coach Lincoln Riley look to have another leader in their tight end room with Wisconsin Badgers transfer Tucker Ashcraft.

Three of USC's new additions could become key contributors and help the Trojans have a very successful season.

The USC Trojans' 2026 roster is loaded with returning experience and top-ranked recruiting talent, but these four transfer portal additions could be the difference-makers who step in and earn starting roles right away.

With the USC Trojans heading into a very important 2026 season, there are five players who could have breakout seasons.