October 6, 2024

OSU-Wisconsin Preview: Buckeyes face former Ohio State hero Luke Fickell on Saturday

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio State makes its first trip to rowdy Camp Randall Stadium since it escaped with a narrow victory over Wisconsin in 2016, a 30-23 overtime thriller in Madison. Like they did seven years ago, the Buckeyes take an unbeaten record into their matchup with the Badgers. This time around, No. 3 OSU is 7-0 (4-0 Big Ten) and riding a nine-game winning streak in the series, including three wins in conference championship games. Wisconsin hasn’t beaten Ohio State since it won in 2010, 31-18. Unlike previous meetings, the Buckeyes will be competing against a friendly face leading the team on the far sideline. Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell played high school football in Columbus and was a star defensive lineman at Ohio State. He also was the OSU interim head coach in 2011 and the defensive coordinator of the 2014 national championship team. He moved on…

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