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UW failed the only test it had, while OSU earned a C in its only test. Might look like a D now though.

I'm thinking UW will have two new starters on OL for this week, or at least one at RG.

Graham Mertz is looking a lot better than last year.

The defense, while replacing 8 starters from last year, still looks pretty solid.

I think this will be a good game for 3 quarters and OSU pulls away in the 4th. UW does not have the depth to keep up. Broken record, yes.

I don't think Wisconsin matches up well with the Buckeyes, but they are fundamentally sound, so I can't imagine the Buckeyes running away with things.  The Buckeye secondary seems to be the weak point of the team right now, so to win Mertz will have to hit a few shots down the field.  I don't think he'll hit enough and probably like Badge said, we'll see a close game for awhile and the Buckeyes eventually pull away.  Maybe like 31-16 or so.

Wisconsin Depth Chart

May be a good time to play OSU from injury standpoint. 
No official reports yet- but I am guessing they will be without their starting RB, Trevon Henderson.  He left game Saturday in 1st Q and was in a walking boot after.  Also, Smith- Njigba at WR- he played for a half, but was visibly limping and holding his hamstring.  His injury from ND obviously not improved.  that leaves them with their #2 at RB ( Miyan Williams) and a true Freshmen- Dallan Hayden  Their  normal #3- Evan Pryor- is out for the season from knee injury in camp. 

They played Saturday without 2 of their starting Safeties- Josh Proctor and Tanner McCallister- so don’t know if they will go.  Lastly, starting Cirner Cam Brown left the game Saturday in Q1 with an apparent leg injury.  No idea. 

For some perspective:

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen briefly pondered the history question Saturday evening before shaking his head while at a loss for an answer. No, the 18-year-old sophomore sensation did not know the last time the Badgers had beaten Ohio State on the road in Columbus. When informed that it hadn’t occurred since 2004, Allen’s face went blank as though he were addressing an event from the Stone Age.

“I wasn’t even a year old,” Allen said. “That’s crazy.”

Wisconsin already? Dang, that was fast. Are they the "fixed crossover" now? 

Will the "Wisconsin effect" make OSU vulnerable to Rutgers the following week? 

I'm trying not to put too much stock last weeks results. (both OSU and Wisconsin rolled) I think OSU still has lots of warts, and injuries, that keep this team from being a playoff contender. 

I haven't paid enough attention to Wisconsin to see if they are capable of spoiling OSU's quest to win the B1G. They did get upset earlier, have they figured out the kinks in their armor?

Night game in the Shoe, I'll be amped and ready for hopefully a classic game with the good guys (Ohio State) ultimately pulling out a victory.