OHIO STATE vs WISCONSIN — WEEK 8 PREVIEW
First draft — might be a typo (or five). Spot one? Drop it in the comments; once fixed, your comment disappears. Cool? Cool.THE PERTINENT INFO
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Where: Camp Randall Stadium — Madison, Wisconsin
Kickoff / TV: 3:30 PM ET // CBS
Announcers: Brad Nessler · Gary Danielson · Jenny Dell (projected)
Records:
#1 Ohio State (6–0, 3–0 Big Ten)
Wisconsin (2–4, 1–2 Big Ten)
Current Streak: Ohio State has won 10 straight and 15 of the last 19 meetings.
Coaches:
Ryan Day (Ohio State) — 75–10 (.882), highest win percentage in college football history (min. 50 games), surpassing Knute Rockne (.881)
Luke Fickell (Wisconsin) — 2–4 in 2025 (3rd season in Madison)
Recent Performances:
Ohio State defeated Illinois 34–16 behind Julian Sayin’s 19-of-27 passing for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Wisconsin fell to Iowa 37–0 as freshman QB Danny O’Neil completed 14-of-28 for 139 yards and 1 INT.
THE LAST TIME…
- 2023 — OSU 24–10 (Madison) · TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 162 yards and a TD.
- 2014 — OSU 59–0 (Indianapolis) · Cardale Jones threw 3 TDs in the Big Ten Championship.
- 2010 — Wisconsin 31–18 (Madison) · David Gilreath opened with a 97-yard kickoff return TD to stun No. 1 Ohio State.
- Ohio State has won 10 straight since 2011.
- The Badgers haven’t scored more than 21 points vs OSU since 2016.
ON THE HORIZON
- Ohio State has outscored opponents 221–41 through six games.
- The Buckeyes allowed their first red-zone TD of the season against Illinois, ending a five-game streak of perfection inside the 20.
- Julian Sayin ranks among the national leaders in completion percentage at 78.4 % through six games.
- Ryan Day’s .882 win percentage remains the best in FBS history (min. 50 games).
- Jeremiah Smith has 7 touchdown receptions, tied for the most among Big Ten freshmen.
LET’S GO STREAKING
- OSU has held every opponent under 17 points.
- Zero first-half touchdowns allowed all season.
- Defense has forced nine turnovers in four games.
- Six straight games under 300 yards allowed.
- 10 straight wins vs Wisconsin.
- 12 straight road victories since 2022.
GET TO KNOW THE BADGERS
Location: Madison, WI
Founded: 1848
Enrollment: ≈48,000
Known For: Engineering, Agriculture, Law, Medicine
Mascot: Bucky Badger
Notable Alumni: Russell Wilson, J.J. Watt, Frank Lloyd Wright, Chris Farley, Jane Kaczmarek
WISCONSIN QUICK FACTS
Colors: Cardinal & White
Stadium: Camp Randall (1917; 80,321 capacity) – 4th-oldest in college football
Conference: Big Ten (since 1896)
Traditions: “Jump Around” · “The Fifth Quarter” · Rivalries with Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska
Legacy: Pipeline for elite linemen and running backs (Ron Dayne, Jonathan Taylor, Melvin Gordon)
TRIVIA
- Last Wisconsin win over Ohio State:
- OSU QB that day:
- Most recent OSU shutout of Wisconsin:
- Last OSU win at Camp Randall:
- Most rushing yards by a Buckeye vs Wisconsin:
MATT GUTRIDGE LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS CORNER
- 0 red-zone rushing TDs allowed by OSU through Week 7
- 1 National rank in scoring defense (6.8 PPG)
- 4 National rank in total defense (247.5 YPG)
- 9 National rank in rushing defense (98.6 YPG)
- 10 Straight wins vs Wisconsin
- .882 Ryan Day’s career win percentage (best in CFB history)
ANSWER SECTION
- 2010 — Wisconsin upset No. 1 Ohio State 31–18 in Madison
- Terrelle Pryor (156 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT)
- 2014 — OSU 59–0 B1G Title Game
- 2023 — OSU 24–10 in Madison
- Ezekiel Elliott — 220 yds (2014 B1G Title Game)
EDGE & PREDICTION
EDGE: Ohio State
Wisconsin is physical but out-matched. OSU’s defense is elite and Julian Sayin continues to steady the offense.
PREDICTION: Ohio State 45 — Wisconsin 6
