After a great deal of preseason hype and media love the badgers of Wisconsin have fallen flat on their collective faces. At 4-4 (1-4 B10) the baaa-dgers finish the season with a schedule that favors their being bowl eligible. Their lone B10 win came against Illinois last week (I bet your envelopes won't come up light this week will they Zook?).
Wisconsin is a tough matchup. Not in the Ohio State, Penn State too much talent way. Wisconsin will be difficult in the Iowa way; similar styles, similar goals, line 'em up and see who's tougher. Wisconsin wants to run the ball, hit the tight ends, throw screens, and keep the chains moving. Calculated shots down field and reverses/qb runs keep the defense honest and long drives wear down the defense and run up the time of possession. Sound familiar?
Big plays will be the difference. Kicking, punting, tackling and turnovers will decide the game.
Wisconsin's qb Sherer is shaky but seems to gain confidence by running the ball. He's mobile and has a very good running back behind him. What could turn out to be the biggest factor in this game is how healthy and focused Otis Wiley is coming off his injury.
I predict field goals, fumble recoveries, and a Ringer TD.
MSU - 20
Wiskey - 17
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