Despite a 31-point win over the Badgers that included more than 250 rushing and passing yards each, the Buckeyes did not move up in any rankings after Week 4.
C.J. Stroud threw for five touchdowns and Ohio State's defense stymied a predictable Wisconsin offense in a 52-21 destruction of the Badgers last night in the Shoe.
Ohio State dominated in the first half against Wisconsin, rolling to a 52-21 win Saturday night. Here are three key stats from the win under the lights.
Ohio State didn't look totally focused every step of the way once the game was decided, but still managed 52 points and nearly 600 yards of total offense.
The Buckeyes showed "what we're capable of," C.J. Stroud's "never gonna play perfect" and Tanner McCalister says it was "scary" playing without both starting corners.
Cade Stover continues making plays at tight end, TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams both top 100 yards and Ryan Day hopes Jaxon Smith-Njigba can return next week.
Tanner McCalister showed why Ohio State brought him in as a transfer and JK Johnson and Jyaire Brown rose to the occasion in their first starts at cornerback.
After a tough night that saw his team down 38 points entering the final quarter, Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst credited Ohio State's rhythm and ability to get the ball out.
Ohio State separated itself from the Big Ten field with a statement win over Wisconsin, while Michigan's conference opener saw a less impressive performance.
A stunning comeback against LSU, a heartbreaker against Oklahoma and the Hawkeyes receiving their due highlight Ohio State's history of games on Sept. 24.
We share some our final thoughts, lingering questions and players to watch entering Ohio State’s first game of Big Ten play against Wisconsin on Saturday night.
