The Series

OSU leads 53-17-5 in this series that dates back to 1913 (2010 game vacated). In the last 14 games, OSU leads 8-5-1, including victories in the last three games. In the last 9 games it is a bit closer with OSU leading 5-4.

Last Year
In 2010 OSU had a short one-week stay at #1 in the polls, losing 31-18 at Wisconsin. It was a game where the stats were very similar between the teams: OSU with 22 first downs and Wisconsin 22; OSU 155 rushing yards and Wisconsin 184 yards; OSU 156 passing yards and Wisconsin 152; OSU 14 passing completions and Wisconsin 13; and OSU total offense 311 yards and Wisconsin 336. However those stats don't show that OSU was only 14 of 28 and had some critical missed throws/catches, while Wisconsin was 13 of 16 with some big play action passes. Wisconsin scored first with a returned kickoff return on the first play. Wisconsin led 21-0 in the first half, and OSU surged with a 18-point comeback, but the Wisconsin offense put it out of reach with a touchdown in the fourth quarter. John Clay became the first RB in 29 games against OSU to break 100 yards, getting a total of 104 yards. Boom Herron was one of the bright spots for the OSU offense, getting two touchdowns and 91 yards. Pryor struggled with 14 of 28 passing for 156 yards and one interception. Pryor used his legs, but his three sacks resulted in a reduction of 21 yards, so his net yardage was only 56 yards on the ground.