Now that we're in conference play, I see this being a 3 team
race for the Big Ten crown: OSU, PSU and Wisconsin.
Each of the 3 schools brings something to the table. OSU boasts 2 straight
outright championships (plus one shared from 2005) and a wealth of talent that
can still play with anyone at anytime. PSU still has JoePa running the ship and
he has an athletic QB in Daryll Clark, RB Evan Royster
and WR Derrick Williams that can cause D-Coordinators to search for the
Pepto-Bismol. Wisky brings an excellent home record and an excellent ground
game led by P.J. Hill. Under Coach Bret Belima, Wisky is undefeated at home.
The last time OSU went to Camp
Randall in 2003 (also a
night game), they were on the short end of a 17-10 game that ended their 19
game win streak. Wisky is the only team that the sweater vest has a losing
record against (2-3). If the Buckeyes can maintain tempo, make QB Alan Everidge
uncomfortable and most importantly, silence the rowdy Badger fans, then I don't
see the Bucks having to sweat out a win.
TP will run for about 80-90 yards and Beanie should run for 150+ yds.
Prediction: OSU 24 Wisky 10
GO BUCKS!!!
Luckybuck