Overview
- The Big Ten matchup kicks off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS from Camp Randall, with Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell on the call in Ohio State’s third road game in four weeks.
- BetMGM lists Ohio State by roughly 25–26.5 points, and projections from ESPN’s FPI and Dimers give the Buckeyes an overwhelming win probability.
- Ohio State leads the nation by allowing 6.8 points per game, while Wisconsin’s offense averages 15.5 and was shut out 37-0 by Iowa in its last outing.
- Wisconsin’s quarterback picture remains unsettled after Billy Edwards Jr.’s knee sprain, with recent starter Hunter Simmons struggling against Iowa.
- Ohio State has won 10 straight in the series as Luke Fickell faces his former program under intensified scrutiny during the Badgers’ four-game slide.