Wisconsin is ranked as the worst team in the Big Ten going into the matchup against the best team in the Big Ten. Check that, the best team in the country. It's expected to be a brutal one for Badger fans, and the spread showcases just how bad it will be. What are the final odds for the game?
Final Odds for Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: 25.5 Buckeyes
The Badgers were beaten 37-0 last week by the Iowa Hawkeyes, and yet somehow they only drew 25.5 odds as the underdog for Ohio State. Those are terrible odds, but nowhere near how ugly this game could be. Especially now that the third-string quarterback, Hunter Simmons, has been announced as the starter.
The over/under is now sitting at 41.5, which means that Vegas is predicting a final score somewhere around 34-7 Buckeyes. That truly doesn't feel like enough. Why? The Badgers are the lowest scoring Power 4 team in the nation and are averaging 6.7 points per Big Ten game. The Buckeyes, on the other hand, are the top defense in the country by points allowed. It may be a miracle for Wisconsin to even score a point.
Final score prediction: Ohio State 56 Wisconsin 3
It's going to be very lopsided and embarrassing for the fans that show up to Camp Randall. However, with a score like this, you have to ask if it's enough to finally see Luke Fickell fired. Maybe Chris McIntosh, too. This season is a huge step backward, and last season was a step backward from the one before. It's not getting better. At some point, Wisconsin needs to swallow their pride about the buyout and even the hire in the first place, and cut bait and run.
The game kicks off at 2:30 pm CT at Camp Randall on CBS.