The second half of Ohio State's 2025 regular season is here.
Entering this weekend, Wisconsin (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) is tied with Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers and Purdue for last place in the conference. Still, Ryan Day knows Ohio State must be prepared for the Badgers to give it their all on Saturday.
“Luke Fickell is a very good coach. He knows winning football, and his team plays hard. They play sound football,” Day said on Wednesday. “Now, I know the season hasn’t gone the way that they’ve expected it to go. But at the same time, put the film on. They’re one of the better defenses in the country. And all it takes is a few big plays and get into the offensive rhythm, and they’re going to be in these games, and we know that. We know going into any game on the road is a challenge in this league. We know what we’re gonna get."
Ohio State's mission will be to focus on its process and match the intensity Wisconsin brings from the opening kickoff.
“For us, we want to just continually focus on our process and how we do things," Day said. "But I think the other thing is — there are a lot of ways to look at it — but I’m sure they feel like their backs are against the wall a little bit, fighting for this season, which I can understand. When you get that, you’re going to get a team that’s gonna come out with their hair on fire. We have to match that intensity and then some, there’s no question.”
In the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Live Hub, Eleven Warriors has you covered with live updates, key moments, and all the sights and sounds from before, during and after the game in Madison.
OCT 18, 2025
Brandon Inniss Exits With Leg Injury, Returns
Ohio State slot receiver Brandon Inniss had an injury scare on the team's first drive of the game, getting rolled up on and lying on the field in pain for a time with a left leg injury. After limping off the field and staying on the sideline the rest of the possession, Inniss returned to the game for the Buckeyes' second drive.
OCT 18, 2025
Styles Makes First Career Interception
Sonny Styles made the first interception of his Ohio State career as he caught a pass that went off the hands of Wisconsin running back Cade Yacamelli for the Buckeyes’ first takeaway of the day.
Sonny Styles picks it off and gets the ball back for @OhioStateFB.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 18, 2025
: CBS pic.twitter.com/KYGFfMM31i
OCT 18, 2025
Tate Makes A Spectacular Touchdown Catch
Carnell Tate’s 100th catch of his Ohio State career may have been his best yet as he made a spectacular grab at the back of the end zone over two defenders for a 33-yard touchdown.
CARNELL TATE!!!!! WHAT A CATCH!!! pic.twitter.com/ddZ885v0NH
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) October 18, 2025
OCT 18, 2025
Travel Roster: Wisconsin
Jayvon McFadden, Eddrick Houston and Lorenzo Styles Jr. replace Deontae Armstrong, Logan George and Jordyn Woods on the travel roster from Ohio State’s previous game at Illinois.
OCT 18, 2025
Eight NFL Teams Scouting Ohio State at Wisconsin
Eight NFL teams have scouts at Camp Randall Stadium for the game: New York Giants, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings.
OCT 18, 2025
Lorenzo Styles Jr., Eddrick Houston Back Against Badgers
Ohio State's major contributors are all back against Wisconsin as nickel Lorenzo Styles Jr. and defensive tackle Eddrick Houston both return from injury.
OCT 17, 2025
Last Call: Wisconsin
We break down our biggest questions, pick the top players to watch and make some predictions for what will happen when Ohio State plays Wisconsin in its seventh game of 2025.
OCT 17, 2025
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Preview
Wisconsin's solid run defense will offer a chance for Ohio State to work out some deficiencies on the ground, but the Badgers will be overmatched at home vs. the Buckeyes.
OCT 17, 2025
Hunter Simmons to Start for Wisconsin
Wisconsin is expected to start Hunter Simmons at quarterback against Ohio State. Once the team's third-stringer, Simmons will make his third straight start for the Badgers.
OCT 16, 2025
Wisconsin Game Trailer
Ohio State is all about the Chase. The Chase for the next win. The Chase for the next moment. The Chase for the next opportunity for the Buckeyes to reach their goals.
OCT 16, 2025
Eleven Warriors Trivia: Wisconsin
Are you ready to test your college football knowledge? Look no further! Our weekly trivia game puts your Buckeye knowledge to the test before every Ohio State game.
OCT 16, 2025
Wisconsin Q&A with Colten Bartholomew
Wisconsin beat writer Colten Bartholomew says Luke Fickell “will get every chance possible” to save his job, but “it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
OCT 15, 2025
Wisconsin Game Poster
The Buckeyes are the cream of the crop, they rise to the top. In this week's Wisconsin Game Poster, Brutus has smashed House of Pain's debut album featuring Jump Around.
