Wisconsin Football Team Looks to Move Forward After Ohio State Loss

The University of Wisconsin football team had a breakthrough season with an 8-2 overall record and 5-2 in the Big Ten Conference, but their road to the Rose Bowl was blocked by Ohio State. The Badgers faced a tough loss to the Buckeyes, 31-13, despite outperforming them statistically. The team has now turned its attention to the Big Ten finale at Northwestern.

Key Takeaways:

• The Wisconsin football team moved up to No. 17 in the Associated Press media poll and No. 14 in the USA Today coaches' poll after improving to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big Ten Conference.
• The Badgers dominated Ohio State statistically in their 31-13 loss on October 10, holding a 368-184 edge in total yardage and having a more than 25-minute advantage in time of possession.
• Ohio State scored touchdowns on two interception returns and a kickoff return, which ultimately led to their victory.
• Defensive line coach Charlie Partridge acknowledged that Ohio State earned their spot in the Rose Bowl and expressed his hope for them to represent the Big Ten with success.
• Senior linebacker Jaevery McFadden reflected on the teams' defeats, including a 20-10 loss to Iowa in which they led 10-0, stating that they had those games won.
• The team is focusing on their next game at Northwestern, putting aside any regret or "what ifs" about the Ohio State loss.

Statistics:

• The Wisconsin football team improved to 8-2 overall and 5-2 in the Big Ten Conference.
• The Badgers held a 368-184 edge in total yardage against Ohio State on October 10.
• The team had a more than 25-minute advantage in time of possession against Ohio State.
• The Badgers outperformed Ohio State statistically, but lost 31-13.

Sources:

• "Wisconsin jumps to No. 17 in AP poll; Badgers' prospects looking brighter." By Tom Mulhern tmulhern@madison.com 608-252-6169
• Associated Press
• USA Today