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Come Fan with UsFriday, August 14, 2026

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.

Not surprisingly, the Badgers relied on the running game for the upset; John Clay and James White combined to rush for 179 yards and three touchdowns on 39 carries. Scott Tolzien was 13-of-16 for 152 yards and an interception.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin largely held Terrelle Pryor in check. The Ohio State quarterback was 14-of-28 for 156 yards and an interception and rushed for 56 yards on 18 carries.

The Badgers’ reward? Traveling to Kinnick Stadium next week to take on Iowa.

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