Game Day: Implications of the Wisconsin Badgers Vs Ohio State Buckeyes

By: Cain Mueller (BleacherReport.com) -

Wisconsin versus Ohio State isn’t the most flashy rivalry in the Big Ten but in recent years its been heating up. Ohio State has pulled out some late football games at Camp Randle; while the basketball teams have been battling for Big Ten titles since Alando Tucker and Greg Oden.

Wisconsin’s season was derailed from expectations with the loss to Michigan State and hope to keep Big Ten title and Rose Bowl dreams alive tonight. But the game is much bigger than that, it’s the game of the week, and scout.com has confirmed seven recruits are visiting Wisconsin tonight most notably top tight end Nick O’Leary and quarterback Jacoby Brissett. But we all know that there are more than just those seven visiting this weekend and a win against the Buckeyes could solidify next years recruiting class.

This puts added pressure on a Bret Bielema who is 0-3 vs. Ohio State and 1-8 vs ranked Big Ten opponents. Not to mention the distraction from the spiteful two point conversion attempt against Minnesota last week.

Five keys that have to happen for Bucky to get a win tonight:

1. Scott Tolzien can’t just be serviceable tonight. He has to stretch the defense early and get the Buckeye defense back pedaling. Tonight has to be one of those pass to run games, Ohio State’s defense is far to good to just pound on the ground and throw the ball on third and long.

2. With Chris Borland out for season the linebacker crew has extra pressure to perform against elite level talent. The linebackers must contain Terrelle Pryor and force him to stay in the pocket and throw. Not to mention stop the run….

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