No. 1 goes down for the second week in a row, this time in Madison, as Wisconsin’s John Clay and James White power a victory against Ohio State. The upset adds drama to Sunday’s release of the BCS standings.
Bucky’s 5th Quarter: Bielema Finally Has A Big Win
Wisconsin’s upset of Ohio State has given Bret Bielema the kind of signature win he hasn’t had until now, says our WIsconsin blog, Bucky’s 5th Quarter. But the season isn’t a success yet.
Check out the full recap at Bucky’s 5th Quarter.
Read Article >Along The Olentangy: Wisconsin Seized Momentum Early, Ohio State Couldn’t Recover
Our Ohio State blog, Along the Olentangy, says that the key moment in the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game might have been the first play.
Check out Along the Olentangy’s full recap for more.
Read Article >Wisconsin 31, Ohio State 18: Badgers Build Up Big Lead Before Rowdy Crowd To Topple No. 1
For more, check out our Wisconsin blog, Bucky’s 5th Quarter, and our Ohio State blog, Along the Olentangy.
The Badgers (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten) built a three-touchdown lead before watching the Buckeyes get within three points early in the fourth quarter. James White stemmed the tide with a 12-yard scoring run and Wisconsin held on to send the No. 1 team to a loss for the second straight week. Last Saturday, South Carolina pulled off its first ever win over a top-ranked team with a 35-21 triumph over Alabama.
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: No. 1 Goes Down. Again
Because college football is the only game that crowns its champion based on polls — for better or for worse — there is a certain aura that goes with being No. 1 and beating No. 1.
This week, it’s Wisconsin that claims the pelt of the formerly top-ranked team in the nation, taking down Ohio State 31-18 in Camp Randall and shaking up the championship picture for the second week in a row.
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Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: Badgers Answer With TD; Time Running Out For Buckeyes
James White just capped a 73-yard, 10-play drive with Wisconsin’s third rushing touchdown of the night, bumping the Badgers’ up to 10 points with less than seven minutes left in the game.
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: Buckeyes Score Again To Cut Lead To 21-18
Pryor was 5-of-5 for 51 yards on the drive, not counting the conversion. The Buckeyes ate up almost 10 minutes of clock.
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: Pryor, Herron Lead Ohio State On TD Drive, Cut Badger Lead to 21-10
Wisconsin is now driving again.
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: Upset Brewing As Badgers Lead 21-3 At The Half
Wisconsin has outgained Ohio State by more than 100 yards, 197-93, and has 14 first downs to the Buckeyes’ eight. John Clay has rushed for 88 yards and 2 TDs.
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: Buckeyes Get A Break, Then Blow It
Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: Buckeyes On The Board, Kick FG To Cut Badgers’ Lead to 21-3
But the Badgers defense then locked things down again, and Ohio State kicked the field goal. The journey of 1,000 miles …
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: John Clay Scores Second TD, Badgers Now Lead 21-0
John Clay scored his second touchdown of the game — by a few inches — to bring his total yardage for the night to 74 and the Wisconsin lead to 21-0.
Whether the mystique of Camp Randall was as effective as some predicted or not, Ohio State has not looked like the No. 1 team in the nation so far. The ratings for this game should be headed upward right now in Boise, Dallas and Tuscaloosa, to name but a few markets.
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: John Clay Plows Way Into The Endzone, Lead Now 14-0
After stopping Ohio State on its opening drive, Wisconsin — or rather, John Clay drove down the field on its second possession of the game to extend the lead to 14-0. Clay rushed for 51 of the 58 yards the Badgers covered en route to the endzone.
Ohio State has the ball back and will try to keep things from getting out of hand. The crowd is getting pretty loud at this point.
Read Article >Ohio State Vs. Wisconsin: Badgers Take 7-0 Lead On First Play