Ohio State’s regular season can be effectively sliced into three segments by its two bye weeks. On Saturday, segment two comes to a close.
It’s not the most climactic conclusion. Wisconsin, the Buckeyes’ opponent this weekend, might be the worst team in the Big Ten. The Badgers have lost four consecutive games, including their first three in conference play. Middling Maryland beat them 27-10, Michigan knocked them off 24-10 and Iowa dominated them 37-0 in the battle for the Heartland Trophy last week.
There are a few positive qualities of the Wisconsin defense, but its offense is anemic as can be conceived for a Power 4 team.