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Topic: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-1) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 11-2) Post Game

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TyphonInc

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Well let's get this out of the way:

NO WAY Ohio State can beat the Badgers.

Wisconsin just too good all the way around, they do what they do, and do it really well. OSU and their Jekyll and Hyde personality will bite them and against a sound team like Wisconsin.
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2017, 02:15:51 AM »
OSU will likely be favored 

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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2017, 06:45:42 AM »
I am often wrong about these things, but I too feel like Wisconsin is going to beat OSU by double digits.   

OSU just has too many issues that have been exposed in its earlier losses.  Wisconsin's defense is just too good.

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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2017, 08:04:23 AM »
OSU will likely be favored
Likely? They are favored by a touchdown this morning.
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2017, 08:22:23 AM »
Biggest question to me is OSUs offense v Wiscys defense. The defense is strong, but hasn't faced many competent offenses. If they keep the score down they can win, if not they will be in a tough position if they have to throw late to win

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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2017, 08:32:15 AM »
Something wicked this way comes.Really haven't the foggiest which squad shows up.The one that routed MSU & out muscled PSU.Or the one that got upended/worked by the Sooners/Hawkeyes.Be nice if Urban just left Haskins alone
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2017, 08:59:01 AM »
ive yet to see the best defensive line in Greg Schianos life show up on a consistent basis, the OSU LB group has been pretty poor most of the season.

The OSU O line too has often been overpowered, and the play calling has been mind boggling. if OSU thinks its going to run it's QB 15-20 times yet again in a BIG game, and forget about it's RBs with a gimpy or backup QB then it's going to get a nice big chit burger to eat. Wisconsin will destroy that gameplan. 

on the other side of the ball I think the Wisconsin O-line for the most part will have it's way with the OSU D line. if they just pound the rock, hit their TE's they'll score at least 24 points and I'm not sure OSU can get to 24 in this game. the passing game is completely hit or miss.

right now i'd probably have to say Wisconsin wins 28-20

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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2017, 09:40:27 AM »
anyone that thinks they can call the outcome of this game is much smarter than me

I think it will be a helluva game

probably come down to a few big momentum changing breaks

rooting for the Badgers for many good reasons - one is to keep Bama out of the playoff
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2017, 09:49:32 AM »
The OSU d-line has been between good and really good. The LBs are much better now with Borland in the middle and Baker/Worley outside. Good, but not great. Running of tackle or guard against OSU has been tough sledding since that LB realignment. They simplified it since the Iowa debacle, so the shifts and motions eye candy has not been effective ( something the Badgers do better than anyone).
Where they have still given up some yards is on the cutbacks--something Wisconsin is also really good at.
Covering the tight ends has also improved dramatically since then, but again it is good, not great.  Covering WRs is the one area OSU has been super solid.
Overall, the description of OSUs defense is just that.  They are good- not great. Solid and athletic.

Wisconsin has the best Offensive Line the Buckeyes have seen since Oklahoma. Same with the TE. And also the best pure RB. 
Where Oklahoma got them was a combo of a tired defense ( offense could not keep the ball) overly aggressive LBs who let the Sooner TE and FB get behind them on run fakes, and a very mobile, accurate QB.  Between their new alignment and game experience, the Buckeye LBs are much better.  Again, good...not great.

On Offense, the Badgers present similar issues albeit from different formations, as the Wolverines. They give you no time to throw and come at you from all angles- but if you can get one and a half to two seconds, are susceptible to throws to the TEs, bubble screens and tunnel screens and WR slants.  They are amazing against the run as well. I expect it to come down to turnovers and special teams, as I see both defenses somewhat limiting ( but not completely shutting down) the other team.

I am thinking Wisconsin 28 ish to OSU 23 ish.  BAdgers off to the playoffs, which being honest would be a silver lining for me as I like how they run that program.
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2017, 10:06:32 AM »
Likely? They are favored by a touchdown this morning.
Was the line out at 2:15 last night?

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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2017, 10:12:25 AM »
Was the line out at 2:15 last night?
No idea. It just popped up when I opened the State Journal this morning.
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2017, 10:14:12 AM »
rooting for the Badgers for many good reasons - one is to keep Bama out of the playoff
Well run program who have bided their time and play grinding,smash mouth football.If you don't have a dog in the fight IMO the Badgers are America's team in this play off picture
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2017, 12:16:46 PM »

Wisconsin has a one-game season this year.

It's commendable that they avoided tripping up on any of the road apples, after essentially clinching their division by mid-October. 

But it's still a one-game season. 

They will play a better game than we've seen them play this year. And that doesn't generally bode well for OSU. 
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Re: BTCG #5 Wisconsin (9-0, 12-0) vs. #8 Ohio State (8-1, 10-2)
« Reply #13 on: November 26, 2017, 12:44:59 PM »
Actually, UW has a one game season every week. That starts at the top and everyone bought in.
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