October 10, 2024

No. 3 Ohio State survives Wisconsin, 24-10: How it happened and highlights

The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) beat the Wisconsin Badgers (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten), 24-10, on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. It was a one-score game thanks to stout defensive performances from both sides until Ohio State was able to break away with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, all but securing the win. Wisconsin’s defense was particularly impressive, consistently giving the Badgers’ offense the chance to challenge the Buckeyes. Kyle McCord was picked off twice — his first interceptions in seven games. But the Badger offense was slow to start, especially with backup-turned-starter Braedyn Locke under center after Tanner Mordecai suffered a broken right hand (his throwing hand) against Iowa two weeks ago. At one point, Locke was 1-7, but he picked up steam toward the end of the first half and in the second half, improving to 18-39 for 165…

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