Wisconsin Badgers (12-0, 8-0) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2, 8-1)
Wisconsin Wins If: Alex Hornibrook Doesn't Have to Do Too Much
Hornibrook is the consummate game manager, but when he has to become a passer, train wreck status looms. He has tossed 21 TDs this season, but has also tossed 13 INTs as well. This is a game in which Jonathon Taylor just has to take over at RB. Taylor has rushed for 1806 yards and 13 TDs, and this game is his shining moment opportunity.
Wisconsin Wins If: They Take Advantage Of a Gimpy JT Barrett
Barrett just had arthroscopic knee surgery in the last 36 hours, and yet will play this week. WIth Wisconsins's athleticism on defense, they should be able to take advantage of what could be a gimpy Barrett who has a tricky knee. If they can take Barrett out as a weapon, the Badgers win this football game. Even if he can throw the ball, he has to avoid Nick Nelson and Natrell Jamerson (30 combined PBUs).
Ohio State Wins If: Barrett Is Completely Healthy and Able
I don't like the chances of this happening, just having had surgery. Barrett will likely be slow, and his knee will be shot up with meds to make him get by, but he will not likely be at full speed. If he takes a bad hit, there could be trouble. If he is a miracle man, and is 100% healthy, he was just named Big 10 QB of the Year for a reason.
Ohio State Wins If: They Contain Taylor
That will be the key to winning this week. They have to keep Taylor from being able to do whatever he wants to in the run game. If they can do that, it puts too much of a load on Alex Hornibrook, and things could fall apart. The Buckeyes simply have to make Taylor a non factor. Wisconsin runs for 243 yards per game, and if they get near that number, the Buckeyes are in trouble.
Wisconsin Key Players Offense: QB Alex Hornibrook, RB Jonathon Taylor, WR Quintez Sephus, TE Troy Fumagalli, WR AJ Taylor
Wisconsin Key Players Defense: LB Ryan Connelly, LB TJ Edwards, LB Garret Dooley, LB Andrew Van Ginkel, LB Leon Jacobs, DL Alec James, DB Nick Nelson, DB Natrell Jamerson, DB Derrick Tindall, DB Joe Ferguson
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