Odd week last week with the Temple game, nonetheless we move forward undeterred. This week I'm going to look into a primetime game rather than a low-radar game. So let's get started.
Now for the Mr. Doughnut
Pick of the Week!LINE: Wisconsin -7 vs Ohio State
Ohio State: Ohio State starts and ends on the defensive side of the ball. They are top 30 nationally in both opponents yds/rush attempt and yds/pass attempt. From an offensive perspective, Ohio State runs the ball effectively rushing for 4.1 yds/rush attempt good for 59th nationally. However, the quarterback position has been a bugaboo for the Bucknuts. Averaging near the bottom of the barrel nationally in nearly every statistically through the air.
Wisconsin: The Wisconsin horse has been beaten enough around here. From a ranking perspective, their stats are eye popping in every shape, way, and form. However, who have they played? Well, they played a legit B1G contender last week and fell flat on their face.
What Matters: Many seem to forget that before Montee Ball went out last week, Wisconsin was up 14-0. This is what completely turned the tide in this contest. Coupled with a blocked field goal and a blocked punt, it STILL took a last second hail mary for MSU to pull that game out. Furthermore, the one weakness MSU exploited was the Wisky secondary. However, Braxton Miller is no Kirk Cousins. Not even close. OSU beat Illinois last week with Miller only attempting 4 passes. Wisky will not allow Herron to run on them, and I see no way Braxton Miller is able to manhandle the secondary as Cousins was able too.
Overall: Wisconsin comes out ready to play and amend for last week's meltdown. Don't expect anymore blocked field goals or kicks, and don't expect Braxton Miller to summon his inner Troy Smith. This game could very easily get hand, as Ball and Wilson will not allow for another loss and will put up points! I see a score around 31-14.
So in conclusion, it is safe to hop back aboard the Bucky Badger bandwagon.
-7(PS- Sorry it took so long this week. Long week paired with homecoming weekend, had to find a thirty minute window between "festivities". But if you have the balls, Hoosiers ML is going to hit tomorrow. Most definitely the inner fan/student in me, but expect a Tre Roberson coming out party against the porous NW defense)