Wisconsin enters Saturday's Big Ten championship game as a slight favorite over Ohio State. But, if the Buckeyes are able to play their game, say Dispatch reporters Tim May and Bill Rabinowitz, they are capable of bringing home the title despite the loss of J.T. Barrett.
With a victory in chilly Minnesota, Ohio State gained some respect from the college football playoff committee. But Tim May and Bill Rabinowitz say the Buckeyes will need to stay focused through a few more games to earn a shot at the national championship.