Wisconsin Badgers are in a familiar position. They’re playing in the Big Ten Championship for the sixth time in nine years. But Wisconsin hasn’t won the title since 2013. This will be the third time they’re facing Ohio State, and the history between these two teams in the championship game is not great for the Dairy State. Wisconsin lost to the Buckeyes, 59-0 in 2014, and 27-21 in 2017. Badgers are looking for revenge, but it’s going to be tough. Ohio State is being talked about with some of the best college football teams ever. 97′ Nebraska, 00′ Miami, 04′ USC are all part of the conversation with the Buckeyes. Can Wisconsin shock the world?

THREE STORYLINES TO WATCH
1. Slowing down Chase Young – Wisconsin’s offensive line needs to watch the Michigan tape over and over this week. They did such a good job on Young. Wisconsin needs to figure out different ways to work their offense away from the Ohio State pass-rusher. I would not be surprised if the Badgers put another guy in there to chip or slow down Young. Or keep another guy in there when Coan is dropping to pass.

2. Stop J.K. Dobbins and Master Teague, please – Looking into the game in late October, Ohio State ran all over Wisconsin. It was ugly. They rushed for 264 yards. Can Wisconsin stop Dobbins and Teague who both had massive days on the ground? Ohio State is going to likely try to win this game on the ground especially with Justin Fields’ injury. Wisconsin cannot let Dobbins get loose.

3. Stay outside the tackles – Badgers’ offense looks different in the last two games. They’ve been running more outside the tackles and doing some creative things with who is in the backfield. Now, it worked against Minnesota and Purdue, but I’m concerned that the speed of Ohio State will not let that happen. Even though the speed of Ohio State is a thing, I hope Paul Chryst does not turtle because he’s playing Ohio State.

PREDICTED PLAYER OF THE GAME
Chris Olave – This guy finds a way to the football. Sadly, I do not think the Badgers are going to win, therefore, we need an Ohio State player. Olave finds himself in big moemnts. He caught two touchdowns for 92 yards last time they played and with Rachad Wildgoose banged up, Olave could have a big day.

PREDICTION
Wisconsin is a 16.5 point underdog, but I do think the Badgers keep this close. They would like to be in the Rose Bowl, and Wisconsin knows how good this Ohio State team is. Not to mention, the Buckeyes are in the playoffs whether they win or not, so, I’m not sure if the motivation will be there. Badgers keep it close, but Ohio State turns it on late. Ohio State 30 Wisconsin 23

Charlie.