Does Ohio St benefit the most with today's results ?

[sendacash]

Wisky was much more balanced last year, where they passed for 200 ypg. This year it's just a measly 123 ypg. They were also +14 in TO margin last year and -3 this year. They are a very beatable team if you can stop or slow down their run game.

Granted is was just one game and against Purdue:

Wisconsin passing game has some potential: Joel Stave and Tanner McEvoy appeared doomed early this season, but they might end up just fine if Stave can build off part of Saturday’s performance. The Badgers set a season high with 30 pass attempts, and Stave finished 19-of-29 for 216 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. His QBR of 77.2 was the highest of any Wisconsin starter in the Big Ten season, and he was especially hot in the second quarter of the 34-16 win. This was about as balanced as Wisconsin’s offense has been all season, and if defenses are forced to take some of the focus away from the running game, the Badgers’ offense could become even more dangerous. One game doesn’t make a trend, but it does show Stave is capable of more this season.

 

[RunLeeRun]

Wisky was much more balanced last year, where they passed for 200 ypg. This year it's just a measly 123 ypg. They were also +14 in TO margin last year and -3 this year. They are a very beatable team if you can stop or slow down their run game.

Stave is an upgrade in passing, but then you lose much of the element of the zone read, which is exactly how I'd attack Nebraska. I agree with you, for Wisconsin it has to be a heavy dose of running. I'm not going to buy into 1 half of Stave slinging it around (his 2nd half bottomed out). Purdue isn't exactly killing it on defense, while Nebraska's pass efficiency defense is 2nd in the nation behind LSU, and 3rd down defense is 2nd behind Clemson. The key is staying ahead of the chains and not needing to rely on Stave. Seems easy, I don't think Gordon is a heavy runner, but if their is a crease he will be through and gone.

 

[MantisToboggan]

I still remember that UCLA-Arizona State game in their own building...That was a lot of points they gave up that night.

.....At least Ohio State was breaking in a new QB at the time after the entire offense was centered around Braxton before he got hurt........

Obviously, you don't remember it very well. Does Mike Bercovici getting his first start at ASU not count as "breaking in a new QB"?

 

[RunLeeRun]

Obviously, you don't remember it very well. Does Mike Bercovici getting his first start at ASU not count as "breaking in a new QB"?

That loss has nothing to do with Bercovici. UCLA was big play after big play. Now, that being said, teams develop. Both UCLA-ASU and OSU-Vtech very likely would be different games. OSU for sure, because let's not forget what happens to teams a week after playing Navy. That offense lingers on a D for a while.

 

[Tidepride]

TCU has all but punched their ticket. Ohio St has a good showing but they still only have 1 quality win and one bad loss. They need a 11-1 Nebraska team in the Big Ten title game.

How do you put TCU in and leave Baylor out?

 

[8ate]

How do you put TCU in and leave Baylor out?

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One team from conference...

 

[RunLeeRun]

How do you put TCU in and leave Baylor out?

That's tough. The committee already had TCU six spots ahead. Unless they drop TCU a few and jump Baylor how do they make up that ground?....either way it's bound to be scrutinized.

 

[bukis1]

The funny thing is we are talking about who should be in the top 4. Just think if this was last yr and we are trying to get just 2 teams. It would be miss st and fsu but what if both or 1 of those 2 would lose then what 2 teams would it be.

 

[8ate]

The funny thing is we are talking about who should be in the top 4. Just think if this was last yr and we are trying to get just 2 teams. It would be miss st and fsu but what if both or 1 of those 2 would lose then what 2 teams would it be.

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It's Obvious..>>THE Ohio State UniversityBuckeyes.vs...pik #2 from the usual suspects....

 

[MantisToboggan]

That loss has nothing to do with Bercovici. UCLA was big play after big play. Now, that being said, teams develop. Both UCLA-ASU and OSU-Vtech very likely would be different games. OSU for sure, because let's not forget what happens to teams a week after playing Navy. That offense lingers on a D for a while.

Yeah, you're right. That backbreaking pick 6 Bercovici threw with 10 seconds left in the first half and ASU driving to either kick a game tying FG or take the lead with a TD didn't effect the outcome of the game at all. 27-17 UCLA at half is a lot different than 20-20 or 24-21 ASU. Even with a TD ASU likely still loses, but they don't lose 62-27.

 

[RunLeeRun]

Yeah, you're right. That backbreaking pick 6 Bercovici threw with 10 seconds left in the first half and ASU driving to either kick a game tying FG or take the lead with a TD didn't effect the outcome of the game at all. 27-17 UCLA at half is a lot different than 20-20 or 24-21 ASU. Even with a TD ASU likely still loses, but they don't lose 62-27.

Well, when the other team is getting 20 per completion and 6 a run, and scoring with special teams....you'd need a manning-esque performance.

 

[MantisToboggan]

Well, when the other team is getting 20 per completion and 6 a run, and scoring with special teams....you'd need a manning-esque performance.

I'm not saying they win the game or even lose by one score if he doesn't throw that pick 6. I am saying being tied 20-20 or up 24-20 at half is a much different feeling then going into the locker room down 27-17 after a pick 6 with UCLA getting the ball to start the 2nd half. It's a huge play, it completely changes momentum and it was 100% Bercovici's fault.

 

[WinOne]

Nebraska beat Miami. Miami not elite, but still a solid win. Ohio State will need an 11-1 Nebraska team to get in. Not to go all homer, but I might venture to say Nebraska has potential to have a better playoff resume. They get a top 25 Wisconsin team next week, their loss isn't a bad one (Michigan St on road). All that is if both teams get to 11-1. I'm glad no one is talking Nebraska. I'd rather they sneek up on the whole scenario. Right now, I don' think they are playing well enough, but the defense is starting to really get it's footing and special teams has become special again, all depends on the QB not making mistakes.

Like I said...Nebraska Defense and BLACKSHIRTS should never, EVER be mentioned in the same sentence. They got run over.

 

[WinOne]

If the Nebraska defense is getting better it will be the first time in a long time. Everytime they face a team with a pulse they give up big #'s.
31 to Miami
27 to Sparty

guarantee you that Wisky puts up atleast 28+. There is no such thing as "Black Shirts" anymore. They are mediocre at best these days because their offense puts their defense in horrible situations due to turning the ball over too much

Love Wisky. That was the easiest wager on the Board. Wisky at home, with that dominant run game. Mark my words, they HOUSE OSU in the Big10 Championship Game. Wisky, is the new Nebraska with respect to running the ball. Just a thing of beauty watching those big farm boys footwork. Totally in sync, step by step up front. Very impressive.