Daily Buckeye Blitz: Buckeyes vs Badgers | Why This Isn't a Rivalry Anymore

The Buckeyes head to Camp Randall for a primetime matchup vs Wisconsin, and the gap between these two programs has never been wider.

In this episode, we break down stats, matchups, and keys to victory for Ohio State's push to 7–0:

📉 Wisconsin's Struggles:

• Lost 3 straight: Iowa (37–0), Minnesota, USC

• Offense ranked 129th nationally at just 292 yards/game

• QB Hunter Simmons:

• Red zone? 1-for-6 TDs last three games

• Turnover margin: –6 (127th in FBS)

🧱 Ohio State Outlook:

• No. 1 scoring defense in the country (6.8 PPG)

• Matt Patricia's unit allowing just 84 rushing yards/game

• Julian Sayin: 1,479 yards, 15 TD, 78% completions

• Run game still searching for rhythm (2.9 YPC vs Illinois)

• Bo Jackson + CJ Donaldson rotation continues

🔑 Keys to Victory:

1. Start fast and take the crowd out early

2. Protect Sayin against Fickell's pressure looks

3. Establish the run with 11-personnel balance

4. Control the edges and force turnovers

5. Finish drives — touchdowns, not field goals

Prediction: Ohio State 38, Wisconsin 6

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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