THE RUNNING START
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Ohio State is 56-18-5 against Wisconsin. The Buckeyes defeated the Badgers 31-24 last year in Columbus.

Below you will find some interesting facts about the teams, key offensive player stats, coach information and team stats.

 

 

The Last Time...

• Ohio State played an indoor game was a loss in last year's B1G championship game.
• The Buckeyes lost to Wisconsin was 18-31 at Madison in 2010.

 

 

6 Things On The Horizon...

1. Ohio State can win its 35th Big Ten title with a victory over Wisconsin.
2. The Buckeyes have thrown a touchdown pass in 20 consecutive games. The school record is 24 games (1994-1996).
3. Devin Smith comes into the game with 26 touchdowns. Smith is one touchdown away from tying Cris Carter (27 TDs) for 2nd all-time.
4. Joey Bosa has 13.5 sacks this season. Bosa is 1 sack away from breaking Vernon Gholston's single season record of 14 sacks.
5. Ohio State has won 24 consecutive regular season Big Ten games. With every B1G win the Buckeyes are setting a new record.
6. The Buckeyes next game will be in the College Football Playoff or a bowl game.

 

Badger Business...

• This will be the third time in four years that Wisconsin has played in the Big Ten Championship game.
• Wisconsin has won 11 consecutive games played in the state of Indiana.
• Melvin Gordon's 2,260 yards are a Big Ten single season record. Gordon's 2,260 yards ranks 4th in NCAA history.
• Gordon rushed for 1,092 yards in November. That total is more than 107 FBS teams.
• Gordon leads the nation with 29 rushing touchdowns.
• Wisconsin's longest losing streak to Ohio State is 21 games (1960-1980).
• This season the Badgers lost to LSU (24-28) and Northwestern (14-20).
• Wisconsin has never won more than 7 conference games in a season. They have won 7 this year.
• The Badgers are second in the country averaging 334.3 rushing yards per game.
• Wisconsin's defense is holding opponents to .282 on 3rd down conversions. That is third best in the nation.
• 8 Ohioans are on Wisconsin's roster.

 

Today's Trivia Questions

1. Can you name the player who leads the nation averaging 8.0 yards per carry? 
2. Does Gary Anderson have 0, 1 or 2 wins against top 10 opponents as Wisconsin's head coach? 
3. Can you name the three teams to make multiple appearances in the B1G Championship Game? 

 

Seasoned Sophomore
Ezekiel Elliott had a game-high 121 rushing yards, two touchdowns and averaged 7.1 yards per carry in The Game. He continues to lead the Buckeyes in rushing with 1,182 yards and 10 touchdowns. 
 

Buckeye Records Barrett Broke

• Total offense in a season: 3,772 yards
• Most rushing yards in a game by a quarterback: 189 yards
• Longest run by a quarterback: 86 yards
• Most total touchdowns in a season: 45
• Most touchdown passes in a season: 34
• Touchdown passes over three games: 14
• Touchdown passes in a game: 6
• Big Ten Freshman of the Week Awards: 7

 

WISCONSIN'S INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

PASSING

Last Game: 11/18 (.611), 215 yards, 2 TDs

2014 Stats: 79/136 (.581), 1,042 yards, 8 TDs, 4 INTs

Career: 357/591 (.604), 4,640 yards, 36 TDs, 20 INTs

 

 

 

RUSHING

Last Game: 151 yards, 5.2 ypc TD

2014 Stats: 2,260 yards, 8.0 ypc, 26 TDs

Career: 4,588 yards, 8.0 ypc, 42 TDs

 

 

 

 

 

Last Game: 89 yards, 12.7 ypc, TD

2014 Stats: 830 yards, 6.5 ypc, 9 TDs

Career: 1,377 yards, 7.1 ypc, 16 TDs

 

 

 

 

RECEIVING

Last Game: 160 yards, 32.0 ypr

2014 Stats: 651 yards, 14.8 ypr, 3 TDs

Career: 778 yards, 14.7 ypr, 3 TDs

 

 

 

 

Last Game: 28 yards, 14.0 ypr

2014 Stats: 331 yards, 13.2 ypr, 4 TDs

Career: 407 yards, 11.6 ypr, 8 TDs

 

 

 

 

OHIO STATE'S INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

PASSING

Last Game: 2/3 (.667), 7 yards

2014 Stats: 10/17 (.588), 118 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs

Career: 11/19 (.579), 121 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs

 

 

 

 

 

 

RUSHING

Last Game: 121 yards, 7.1 ypc, 2 TDs

2014 Stats: 1,182 yards, 6.0 ypc, 10 TDs

Career: 1,444 yards, 6.4 ypc, 12 TDs

 

 

 

 

Last Game: 10 yards, 10.0 ypc

2014 Stats: 129 yards, 6.8 ypc, TD

Receiving: 356 yards, 13.7 ypc, 6 TDs

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVING

Last Game: 52 yards, 52.0 ypr

2014 Stats: 662 yards, 25.5 ypr, 8 TDs

Career: 2,234 yards, 19.6 ypr, 26 TDs

 

 

 

 

 

Last Game: 34 yards, 11.3 ypr

2014 Stats: 639 yards, 16.0 ypr, 8 TDs

Career: 661 yards, 15.4 ypr, 8 TDs

 

 

 

 

 

THE RUNOFF

Coaches

Urban Meyer is 1-0 against Gary Anderson and Wisconsin.

Urban Meyer

35-3 at Ohio State (3rd year)

139-26 overall (13th year)

Meyer is 2-2 in conference championship games.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Andersen

19-6 at Wisconsin (2nd year)

49-37 overall (7th year)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Statistical Comparison

2014 Stats	Rank	Category	2014 Stats	Rank
44.1	5th	Points For	37.5	14th
22.9	29th	Points Against	16.8	4th
		OFFENSE
257.4	11th	Rushing Offense	334.3	2nd
246.0	50th	Passing Offense	147.8	117th
503.4	11th	Total Offense	482.1	20th
		DEFENSE
145.6	40th	Rushing Defense	103.8	8th
188.3	17th	Passing Defense	156.6	2nd
333.8	19th	Total Defense	260.3	2nd
		OFF. MISC.
.529	4th	3rd Down Conv.	.405	64th
.833	58th	Red Zone	.860	46th
12.4	17th	Punt Return	11.5	20th
23.3	19th	Kickoff Return	23.0	25th
		DEF. MISC.
.379	44th	3rd Down Conv.	.282	3rd
.838	77th	Red Zone	.917	119th
108.4	18th	Pass Eff. Def.	104.9	8th
40.0	19th	Net Punting	33.0	119th
	Total: 8	THE EDGE	Total: 8

 

 

Cliff Claven's Little Known Facts Corner:

• Ohio State became the first team to go undefeated in regular season Big Ten games for 3 straight years.
• The Buckeyes defense has 18 interceptions.
• Ohio State has won 10 consecutive games.
• The Buckeyes lead the nation in average home attendance (106,296).
• Urban Meyer has never lost in November as Ohio State's head coach.
• Joey Bosa has a TFL in 17 of his last 18 games.
• Wisconsin is 0-4 when trailing after the 3rd quarter with Gary Anderson as coach.
• Ohio State has won an NCAA best 13 consecutive regular season road games.
• The Buckeyes have rushed for a touchdown in 20 straight games.
• The Buckeyes are out-scoring opponents 262-101 (22-8) in the first half this season.

Today's Trivia Answers

Can you name the player who leads the nation averaging 8.0 yards per carry?

Answer: Melvin Gordon

 

Does Gary Anderson have 0, 1 or 2 wins against top 10 opponents as Wisconsin's head coach?

Answer: 0

 

Can you name the three teams to make multiple appearances in the B1G Championship Game?

Answer: Michigan State (2011, 2013), Ohio State (2013, 2014) and Wisconsin (2011, 2012).

Sources
Wisconsin Football
ohiostatebuckeyes.com
 

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