The Series

OSU leads 54-17-5 in this series that dates back to 1913. In the last 14 games, OSU leads 9-5-1 games. In the last 11 games it is a bit closer with OSU leading 6-5.

Last Time
Ohio State won it's 2011 homecoming matchup against Wisconsin with a final score of 33-29. Braxton Miller had a clutch 40-yard touchdown pass to fellow true freshman Devin Smith with 20 second left in the game. The touchdown was confirmed  after the review of Miller's feet, which were near the line of scrimmage when it was thrown. The go-ahead touchdown erased the two quick touchdowns Wisconsin had in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter had a total of 31 points between the two teams. Miller had 188 yards, with 89 in the air and 99 running the ball.

First Half
Wisconsin had the first touchdown, a 22 yard touchdown pass, when Christian Bryant missed an interception. Ohio State moved the ball, but was only able to score off three points in the first half, a 39 yard FG.

Third Quarter
Ohio State owned the third quarter, starting with a 57-yard run by Boom Herron on the first play of the second half. Miller ran in a 1-yard keeper for a touchdown. Freshman linebacker Ryan Frazier blocked Wisconsin's punt, in a similar way as Michigan State did the week before, setting up Ohio State at the one yard line. Jordan Hall ran in for the second Ohio State touchdown. Jordan Hall unfortunately did not recover the ball on Wisconsin's next punt, and Wisconsin scored a touchdown with its best field position of the day. 

Fourth Quarter
Drew Basil made his second FG, this one was 22 yards, a few minutes into the fourth quarter. Both teams exchanged the ball and with less than five minutes remaining Miller ran the ball in for a TD from 44 yards out, and Ohio State missed the two point conversion, leaving the score at 26-14. Russel Wilson and Jared Abbrederis connected for two touchdowns, including one two point conversion, to take the three point lead. After Braxton Miller's winning touchdown pass, Wisconsin received the ball and despite a good kick return and two untimely Ohio State penalties, Wisconsin was unable to score. Andrew Sweat hit Wilson as he was throwing the ball on the last play of the game. It was a relatively clean game with only 7 penalties among the teams (two by Ohio State in the last drive), no interceptions, and only one lost fumble (OSU). The Ohio State defense limited the potent Wisconsin offense to 89 rushing yards, well below the average of 252 rushing yards.