January 18, 2025

Badgers shut out in second half, fall to Ohio State in Big Ten title game


INDIANAPOLIS — Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins spent the first half scratching their heads. Then, Ohio State’s dynamic duo — and teammates —- reverted to their previously impressive form. Fields threw three touchdown passes in the second half, Dobbins ran for 172 yards and a score and No. 2 Ohio State sealed its first playoff trip in three years by shutting out No. 10 Wisconsin in the second half in a 34-21 victory Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game. More Badgers coverage The Buckeyes (13-0, No. 1 CFP) claimed their third straight league title and enter the postseason with a 19-game winning streak. The College Football Playoff selection committee will announce the four playoff teams Sunday. Wisconsin (10-3, No. 8 CFP) has lost seven straight in the series though this one didn’t follow the usual script. The Badgers, who lost 38-7 at Ohio State in October, scored the first 14 points — Ohio State’s largest…

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