It’s time for another game day Ohio State football fans, and the journey doesn’t get any easier. Despite the Wisconsin Badgers not looking as good as what many thought at the beginning of the year, you can expect their best punch against the top-five Buckeyes in Camp Randall at night. It seems to always work out that way.
Each week, we like to ask our Buckeyes Wire writers to provide their prediction and a little reasoning behind it, and it’s that time of the week once again. Do all five writers think OSU will win, or is there a dissenting voice in there somewhere?
Here’s how each writer predicts the game to go on Saturday complete with a final score and quick synopsis on what we might see unfold.
Phil Harrison, Publisher/Editor and Featured Writer
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The Prediction
I worry a little bit about a letdown coming into this one after an emotional and physical contest against Penn State. It’s hard to get up two weeks in a row and this sure seems like a perfect trap game at night, on the road, against a team that likes to rise up against Ohio State.
However, defense travels and some players returning from injury should provide a boost to the Buckeyes. OSU is the better team and Wisconsin hasn’t looked the part of spoiler this season. I like Ohio State to win this one somewhat comfortably.
Score
Ohio State 31, Wisconsin 17
Mark Russell, Featured Writer
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐥. 𝟖 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 🍿🔥🎥 pic.twitter.com/y8Kp19giSo
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The Prediction
The hope is to be playing your best football at the end of the season and that seems to be the trajectory Ohio State is on, improving each week. Wisconsin has been up and down this year, but losing your starting quarterback puts even more pressure on the run game to break free.
The Buckeyes haven’t given up any explosive plays this year, and I don’t see it happening in Madison either. Luke Fickell will have his team ready to face his alma mater, but it will not be enough as Ohio State cruises to 8-0.
Score
Ohio State 38, Wisconsin 13
Josh Keatley, Featured Writer
𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 week 8️⃣🔥 pic.twitter.com/SGmwDnCkXw
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The Prediction
It’s a depleted Badger roster that is still making adjustments to the dairy raid offense. Jim Knowles has this Buckeye defense running on all cylinders and despite Wisconsin having some talent on offense, I expect a possible blowout this weekend.
The total is 43.5, which is a scary number considering Ohio State has only been in one contest in which the over hit, but this Buckeye squad is in a groove and I definitely lean toward taking the over.
SCORE
Ohio State 35, Wisconsin 14
Michael Chen, Featured Writer
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The Prediction
This has trap game written all over it for Ohio State, facing former Buckeye turned Badger head coach Luke Fickell at night in Camp Randall. I just don’t think that happens. Ryan Day will have this team ready, no outside noise will hurt this team, it actually fires them up. Multiple injured starters back, with the national watching ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings has me feeling like the Buckeyes make a statement on Saturday night.
SCORE
Ohio State 45, Wisconsin 17
Evan Bachman, Featured Writer
𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 continues to be written📝 pic.twitter.com/bhYeFPaA8k
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The Prediction
Despite having the edge in talent, this isn’t a game the Buckeyes can overlook as Wisconsin is poised to come out ready for this prime time matchup. After a dominant defensive performance from Ohio State against Penn State I expect the unit to ride that momentum into this week and lead the Buckeyes to a road win.
Score
Ohio State 28, Wisconsin 10
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