Wisconsin is expected to lean on its ground game Saturday, but Ohio State has only allowed 3.5 yards per carry and eight rushing TDs in its last eight matchups against the Badgers.
, but Ohio State has a proven formula for victory if it can stifle the Badgers’ offensive strong suit once again this year.
Ohio State’s held Wisconsin under 100 yards rushing in four of the past eight matchups, and the Badgers have only rushed for more than one touchdown in one of those games. Wisconsin’s had three 200-yard rushing games in that stretch against the Buckeyes, but has only averaged more than five yards per carry on two occasions.
“I don't have the experience going back years with them, but to me, they're as good. Big, physical guys, well-trained and it'll be a battle.”While Wisconsin’s next great running back might not wind up a two-time Doak Walker Award winner, Allen’s physical build presents a challenge unlike what Taylor brought to the table. At 6-foot-2, 235 pounds, the sophomore standout has four inches of height and 10 extra pounds on his predecessor, and Allen puts it to good use.
So far this season, stopping the run hasn’t been an issue for the Buckeyes. Ohio State ranks 24th in the country in run defense, which is only four spots better than where it finished the 2021 season, but it’s allowing 42 fewer yards per game than it did a year ago.Ohio State didn’t have emerging star defensive tackle Mike Hall available against Toledo, which ran for 124 yards against the Buckeyes – the most they’ve given up thus far – this past weekend.
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