January 17, 2025

Second-half collapse: Wisconsin Badgers overpowered as Ohio State Buckeyes battle back for Big Ten title

INDIANAPOLIS — From the first snap of the Big Ten Championship Game, the University of Wisconsin football team was determined to show that its rematch against Ohio State would be different than the first time the teams played. The No. 10 Badgers weren’t going to be timid at Lucas Oil Stadium, even when playing against one of the best defenses in college football and one of the most talented teams in the nation. It showed no fear throwing, and throwing deep, against the Buckeyes’ vaunted pass rush and secondary on that first play, and junior quarterback Jack Coan hit receiver Quintez Cephus outside the numbers for 27 yards to spark a quick scoring drive. But the Buckeyes were able to weather the storm. They created big plays in the second half to overcome their largest deficit of the season and came away with a 34-21 win at Lucas Oil Stadium…

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