Game Thread: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

[Bamabino]

The more and more I think about this matchup I want Guiton to start.

That's hilarious. 100% of you bugeyes had Braxley as a Heisman candidate 3 weeks ago. Guiton for Heisman!

 

[Sox33OSU]

That's hilarious. 100% of you bugeyes had Braxley as a Heisman candidate 3 weeks ago. Guiton for Heisman!

Meh, gotta roll with the punches. 100% of us Bugeyes didn't know what we had in Guiton. If Fickell knew it in 2011 we'd of won more than 6 games.

 

[Bamabino]

Meh, gotta roll with the punches. 100% of us Bugeyes didn't know what we had in Guiton. If Fickell knew it in 2011 we'd of won more than 6 games.

That's the Spirit! Later,poker time.

 

[Sox33OSU]

That's the Spirit! Later,poker time.

Good luck homeboy.

 

[osubuckeye89]

I think our defense actually stacks up well against Wisconsin, they are a running team who is not going to run to the line to snap plays off (which are the teams Ohio State has had a lot of problems with last year and this)

They HAVE TO TACKLE though, missed tackles have been a bit of a problem and that's not going to fly against these RBs

 

[Steelboy84]

Looking forward to this one

 

[Shanemansj13]

That's hilarious. 100% of you bugeyes had Braxley as a Heisman candidate 3 weeks ago. Guiton for Heisman!

He vastly improved in the offseason and Brax did too. It's not that Brax has played bad, bc he hasn't played at all. Guiton could start for almost every team right now, that's how good he has looked. 12 TD's in 3 games. Even if they played shit teams he has been putting it on the money.

All this being said Brax's athleticism and ability gives the Buckeyes the best chance to win it all.


DUAL QB's!!!!

 

[Great Dayne]

I am very confident that the Badgers win this if Stave doesn't become a TO machine which he's very capable of. Our biggest weakness on the team is QB as he locks onto WR's, has a slow and low release and horrible accuracy with limited mobility. Honestly, I would start the Freshman QB over him in a heartbeat.

Badgers defense has drastically improved under the new aggressive 3-4 scheme. The DB's are young but have excellent coverage and the only way you can make a throw on them is a back shoulder throw which ASU does better than majority of teams.

I believe this will be a low scoring game early then in the second half the Badgers should pull away a little if Stave doesn't choke.

Badgers 38 OSU 21

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

I think this will be a fun game to watch. Wisconsin's strength is OSU's strength on defense. Braxton hasn't played in 3 weeks, so he may be rusty and also may be less than 100%.

With the game being at the Shoe -- I'm not sure Wisconsin has a chance to win, unless Wisconsin's OL dominates.

It will be an interesting game to watch. ASU is the only halfway decent team either has played and they "beat" Wisconsin, but we saw last week that ASU isn't very good as Stanford was beating them by 30-0 at halftime. OSU has routed lesser teams, but this will be the first test they have on the season.

I think OSU wins this one in semi-close game. I think it will be a one score game into the 4th quarter, but OSU pulls out the win. 31-21.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

And for the Wisconsin fans -- I put "beat" in parenthesis so you don't have to respond with any talk about the refs.

 

[Jonny Valtimore]

I am very confident that the Badgers win this if Stave doesn't become a TO machine which he's very capable of. Our biggest weakness on the team is QB as he locks onto WR's, has a slow and low release and horrible accuracy with limited mobility. Honestly, I would start the Freshman QB over him in a heartbeat.

Badgers defense has drastically improved under the new aggressive 3-4 scheme. The DB's are young but have excellent coverage and the only way you can make a throw on them is a back shoulder throw which ASU does better than majority of teams.

I believe this will be a low scoring game early then in the second half the Badgers should pull away a little if Stave doesn't choke.

Badgers 38 OSU 21

All the Stave hate is a little ridiculous. He's far and away the best option UW has, and much more dynamic a passer than Phillips was last year. He's only a RS SO with less than a full year of starts, but is still over making 60% completions. There's room for improvement, yeah, but it's tough making plays at QB when you have 1 WR who can get open and catch the ball consistently.

 

[BigAppleBadger]

And for the Wisconsin fans -- I put "beat" in parenthesis so you don't have to respond with any talk about the refs.

Uh, we got it.

I'm just hoping for no fuck ups on special teams. If Wisconsin can make it through the game without giving up a KR/PR score, having a punt blocked, muffing a return, etc... it should be close.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

I will also be really interested to see how Melvin Gordon does against OSU. I was thoroughly impressed with his running style and balance in the Purdue game.

Outside of the Alabama/TAM game (and obviously UM/ND) -- this is a game where I actually can't wait to watch. It should show a lot of teams where they stand in the hierarchy of the B1G. If Wisconsin can impose it will and run the ball on OSU and win the game on the road. I'd have to say they are the favorite to represent the B1G in the BCS. If OSU shuts down Wisconsin and wins going away -- It will show they are for real and quite possibly could be playing for a NC at the end of the year (if there isn't more than 1 undefeated team)

 

[yeodonie]

I really don't think this game will be close.

tOSU wins by 10+ and it doesn't matter who is qb. Sox could get behind center for this one and my prediction would still come true.

I agree but still... On Wisconsin.

 

[BigAppleBadger]

It's worth remembering that Wisconsin's defense didn't do that bad against Ohio State last season:

Don't believe me? Ask Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer.

He makes it clear that the Badgers caused the most problems for the Big Ten's top scoring offense and the league's top offensive player. Wisconsin held Miller to a season-low 97 pass yards, only 48 rush yards on 23 carries, zero touchdowns and a QBR of 39.5. Ohio State recorded only 15 first downs, 236 yards and 21 points against the Badgers, well below its season averages (21.4 first downs, 423.8 yards per game, 37.2 points per game).

The Buckeyes survived 21-14 in overtime, thanks mostly to their own defense.

"Obviously," Meyer said Monday, "they shut us down pretty good last year."

Wisconsin Badgers defense ready for expanded attack - ESPN


Obviously last year was at home, but it was another game where Wisconsin outperformed Ohio State statistically but lost because of an OSU punt return for a TD:

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers - Recap - November 17, 2012 - ESPN


In fact if other teams are looking for tips on how to play D against Ohio State, they could do worse than look at film of the Wisconsin game last year. Problem was we had Curt Phillips at QB and no credible passing thread. I think Stave has his issues but he's a much better downfield threat than Phillips, as long as he doesn't turn the ball over.

Last year Montee Ball carried it 39 times (!) and averaged 4.9 YPC, which isn't bad at all. Now we have two guys sharing carries to lighten the load.

 

[Shanemansj13]

All the Stave hate is a little ridiculous. He's far and away the best option UW has, and much more dynamic a passer than Phillips was last year. He's only a RS SO with less than a full year of starts, but is still over making 60% completions. There's room for improvement, yeah, but it's tough making plays at QB when you have 1 WR who can get open and catch the ball consistently.

OSU's weakest thing secondary, if they can double Abromatis (or whatever) then focus on the running game should be a fairly easy win. But I assume our All-American best CB Bradley Roby will be on him, so no need for doubling him. I expect them to press the WR's as well.

 

[Shanemansj13]

It's worth remembering that Wisconsin's defense didn't do that bad against Ohio State last season:



Wisconsin Badgers defense ready for expanded attack - ESPN


Obviously last year was at home, but it was another game where Wisconsin outperformed Ohio State statistically but lost because of an OSU punt return for a TD:

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers - Recap - November 17, 2012 - ESPN


In fact if other teams are looking for tips on how to play D against Ohio State, they could do worse than look at film of the Wisconsin game last year. Problem was we had Curt Phillips at QB and no credible passing thread. I think Stave has his issues but he's a much better downfield threat than Phillips, as long as he doesn't turn the ball over.

Last year Montee Ball carried it 39 times (!) and averaged 4.9 YPC, which isn't bad at all. Now we have two guys sharing carries to lighten the load.

He had trouble the last two years. If for some instance they started Guiton, it would pribably come as a suprise to Wisconsin and they haven't seen him in game action yet. I'm sure they are preparing for both, but obviously putting way more emphasis on Braxton.

 

[Doctor Krieger]

32-30.


...and I don't remember saying Sox could qb ASU to victory.

You said we'd get blown out, no?

You're useless picking games.

 

[Ironbreaker]

You said we'd get blown out, no?

You're useless picking games.

I do ok. Better than most on this board.

Once tOSU dominates you I'll be 2-0 when picking against the cheeseheads, straight up.


But keep on being butthurt, it amuses me.

 

[Sox33OSU]

Morning IB