On paper, the contest between the Badgers and Buckeyes looks even, so expect another close game for Wisconsin. Thursday's winner earns a pass to the upper division of the Big Ten standings
Ohio State has seen its share of ups and downs this season, but sports a top-notch defense that is holding opponents to under one point-per-possession (PPP) in Big Ten play. The problem is that the Buckeyes (14-9, 6-4 Big Ten) are also scoring less than 1.0 PPP themselves.
Badger fans are wondering if Wisconsin (13-9, 5-4) has really put its struggles behind for good, or if its current four-game winning streak is a mirage.