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Ohio State at Wisconsin

Saturday, October 4, 2008

No. 14 Ohio State beat No. 18 Wisconsin 20–⁠17. It was their 74th meeting; after it, Ohio State led the series 52–⁠17–⁠5.

Away14Ohio State10–⁠3 in 2008
20
Home18Wisconsin7–⁠6 in 2008
17

Final at Camp Randall Stadium, MadisonTV: ABCRAttendance 81,608

At kickoff
49°F, clear, calmWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dane County Regional-Truax Field Airport (KMSN), 10 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State7031020
Wisconsin0100717

Standouts

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Player stats

Ohio State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Terrelle Pryor Sr.13/1914401
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Chris Wells22168154
Terrelle Pryor Sr.1520111
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Brian Hartline357027
Dane Sanzenbacher240023
Ray Small220013
Brian Robiskie21005
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Malcolm Jenkins170

Wisconsin

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Allan Evridge13/2514711
RushingCarYdsTDLong
John Clay1069017
P.J. Hill166319
David Gilreath536015
Bill Rentmeester31509
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Travis Beckum660017
Kyle Jefferson242035
David Gilreath328015
Mickey Turner1919
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Allen Langford100

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Ohio StateWisconsin
327Total yards326
168Passing yards158
183Rushing yards179
7.6Yards per pass5.9
4.6Yards per rush4.6
17First downs19
6–⁠12Third downs8–⁠15
0–⁠0Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers2
5–⁠30Penalties3–⁠19
18:19Possession17:40

Efficiency

Ohio StateWisconsin
48%Success rate52%
0.05EPA per play0.07
0.88Explosiveness0.63
−0.08Rushing EPA0.15
0.31Passing EPA0.03
39%Passing-down success31%
−0.07First-down EPA0.09
0.03Second-down EPA−0.18
0.46Third-down EPA0.41
2%Havoc by its defense2%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Wisconsin end zoneOhio State end zoneQ1 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 4 playsQ1 Ohio StateInterception, 4 playsQ1 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ1 Ohio StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 WisconsinFumble, 4 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 15 playsQ2 Ohio StateFumble, 2 playsQ2 WisconsinPunt, 5 playsQ2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 WisconsinField goal, 6 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ3 Ohio StateField goal, 10 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 6 playsQ3 Ohio StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 WisconsinPunt, 3 playsQ3 Ohio StateField goal, 10 playsQ4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 10 playsQ4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 12 playsQ4 WisconsinInterception, 1 playQ4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Wisconsin drives left to right, Ohio State right to left.
  1. Q1 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 6 plays, 71 yards
  2. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 4 plays, 23 yards
  3. Q1 Ohio StateInterception, 4 plays, 24 yards
  4. Q1 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  5. Q1 Ohio StatePunt, 6 plays, −5 yards
  6. Q1 WisconsinFumble, 4 plays, 17 yards
  7. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  8. Q2 WisconsinTouchdown pass, 15 plays, 91 yards
  9. Q2 Ohio StateFumble, 2 plays, 27 yards
  10. Q2 WisconsinPunt, 5 plays, 4 yards
  11. Q2 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  12. Q2 WisconsinField goal, 6 plays, 77 yards
  13. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  14. Q3 Ohio StateField goal, 10 plays, 77 yards
  15. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 6 plays, 11 yards
  16. Q3 Ohio StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  17. Q3 WisconsinPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Ohio StateField goal, 10 plays, 43 yards
  19. Q4 WisconsinTouchdown run, 10 plays, 63 yards
  20. Q4 Ohio StateTouchdown run, 12 plays, 80 yards
  21. Q4 WisconsinInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  22. Q4 Ohio StateEnd of game, 2 plays, −5 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Ohio State 7, Wisconsin 0
Ohio State Touchdown run, 6 plays
14:301st & 10 at own 29Terrelle Pryor rush for 11 yards to the OhSt 40 for a 1ST down.
14:161st & 10 at own 40Chris Wells rush for 1 yard to the OhSt 41.
13:052nd & 9 at own 41Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 45.
12:383rd & 5 at own 45Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Dane Sanzenbacher for 17 yards to the Wisc 38 for a 1ST down.
12:281st & 10 at opp 38Chris Wells rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 33.
11:492nd & 5 at opp 33Chris Wells rush for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 7, Wisconsin 0
11:49Ryan Pretorius extra point GOOD.
11:49Aaron Pettrey kickoff for 70 yards returned by Antonio Fenelus for 20 yards to the OhSt 30, Wisconsin penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
Wisconsin Punt, 4 plays
11:491st & 10 at own 10Allan Evridge pass complete to David Gilreath for 15 yards to the Wisc 25 for a 1ST down.
10:501st & 10 at own 25P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 30.
10:062nd & 5 at own 30Allan Evridge pass complete to David Gilreath for 3 yards to the Wisc 33.
9:583rd & 2 at own 33Allan Evridge pass incomplete to Mickey Turner.
9:464th & 2 at own 33Brad Nortman punt for 55 yards, returned by Ray Small for 19 yards to the OhSt 31.
Ohio State Interception, 4 plays
9:271st & 10 at own 31Terrelle Pryor rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 40.
8:542nd & 1 at own 40Chris Wells rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 45 for a 1ST down.
8:441st & 10 at own 45Terrelle Pryor rush for 10 yards to the Wisc 45 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at opp 45Terrelle Pryor pass intercepted by Allen Langford at the Wisc 4, returned for no gain to the Wisc 4.
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
7:511st & 10 at own 4Bill Rentmeester rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 8.
7:252nd & 6 at own 8P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 13.
6:593rd & 1 at own 13P.J. Hill rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 20 for a 1ST down.
6:161st & 10 at own 20P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 23.
5:422nd & 7 at own 23Zach Brown rush for no gain to the Wisc 23.
5:083rd & 7 at own 23Allan Evridge pass incomplete to Mickey Turner.
5:024th & 7 at own 23Brad Nortman punt for 32 yards out-of-bounds.
Ohio State Punt, 6 plays
4:431st & 10 at own 45Chris Wells rush for 6 yards to the Wisc 49.
3:542nd & 4 at opp 49Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 47.
3:093rd & 2 at opp 47Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Daniel Herron for 3 yards to the Wisc 44 for a 1ST down.
2:501st & 10 at opp 44Terrelle Pryor pass complete to DeVier Posey for 5 yards to the Wisc 39.
2:042nd & 5 at opp 39Terrelle Pryor rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Wisc 44.
1:113rd & 10 at opp 44Terrelle Pryor sacked by DeAndre Levy for a loss of 16 yards to the OhSt 40.
1:064th & 26 at own 40A.J. Trapasso punt for 31 yards out-of-bounds.
Wisconsin Fumble, 4 plays
0:441st & 10 at own 29David Gilreath rush for 12 yards to the Wisc 41 for a 1ST down.
0:271st & 10 at own 41P.J. Hill rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 42.
0:002nd & 9 at own 42Allan Evridge pass incomplete.
Q2 14:523rd & 9 at own 42Allan Evridge rush for 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by OhSt at the Wisc 46, Ohio St penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
2nd quarter6 drives, then Wisconsin 10, Ohio State 7
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
14:151st & 10 at own 49Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 49.
13:282nd & 8 at opp 49Terrelle Pryor rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 47.
13:033rd & 6 at opp 47Terrelle Pryor sacked by Jason Chapman for a loss of 4 yards to the OhSt 49.
12:514th & 10 at own 49A.J. Trapasso punt for 42 yards, fair catch by David Gilreath at the Wisc 9.
Wisconsin Touchdown pass, 15 plays
12:401st & 10 at own 9John Clay rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 11.
12:132nd & 8 at own 11Allan Evridge rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 14.
11:263rd & 5 at own 14Allan Evridge pass complete to Travis Beckum for 9 yards to the Wisc 23 for a 1ST down.
11:071st & 10 at own 23Wisconsin penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
10:211st & 15 at own 18P.J. Hill rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 21.
9:402nd & 12 at own 21Allan Evridge pass complete to Isaac Anderson for 9 yards to the Wisc 30.
9:103rd & 3 at own 30Allan Evridge pass complete to David Gilreath for 10 yards to the Wisc 40 for a 1ST down.
8:481st & 10 at own 40David Gilreath rush for 11 yards to the OhSt 49 for a 1ST down.
8:361st & 10 at opp 49John Clay rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 44.
7:512nd & 5 at opp 44Allan Evridge pass complete to Travis Beckum for 4 yards to the OhSt 40.
7:173rd & 1 at opp 40John Clay rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 37 for a 1ST down.
6:501st & 10 at opp 37Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 06:50.
6:221st & 10 at opp 37David Gilreath rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 32.
5:492nd & 5 at opp 32John Clay rush for 11 yards to the OhSt 21 for a 1ST down.
5:131st & 10 at opp 21John Clay rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 12.
5:012nd & 1 at opp 12John Clay rush for 3 yards to the OhSt 9 for a 1ST down.
4:351st & goal at opp 9Allan Evridge pass complete to Mickey Turner for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 7, Wisconsin 6
4:35Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
4:35Philip Welch kickoff for 64 yards returned by Maurice Wells for 35 yards to the OhSt 41.
Ohio State Fumble, 2 plays
4:191st & 10 at own 41Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 45.
3:372nd & 6 at own 45Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Dane Sanzenbacher for 23 yards, fumbled, forced by Jay Valai, recovered by Wisc at the Wisc 32.
Wisconsin Punt, 5 plays
3:041st & 10 at own 32P.J. Hill rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 39.
3:042nd & 3 at own 39Wisconsin penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
2:162nd & 8 at own 34P.J. Hill rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 43 for a 1ST down.
2:101st & 10 at own 43Allan Evridge pass incomplete to Lance Kendricks.
1:392nd & 10 at own 43David Gilreath rush for a loss of 7 yards to the Wisc 36.
1:353rd & 17 at own 36Allan Evridge pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
1:244th & 17 at own 36Brad Nortman punt for 46 yards, returned by Ray Small for 11 yards to the OhSt 29.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
1:161st & 10 at own 29Terrelle Pryor pass incomplete to Brian Robiskie, broken up by Allen Langford.
1:082nd & 10 at own 29Terrelle Pryor pass incomplete to DeVier Posey.
1:023rd & 10 at own 29Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 33.
1:024th & 6 at own 33Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 01:02.
0:524th & 6 at own 33A.J. Trapasso punt for 67 yards for a touchback.
Wisconsin Field goal, 6 plays
0:291st & 10 at own 20Allan Evridge pass complete to Kyle Jefferson for 7 yards to the Wisc 27.
0:212nd & 3 at own 27Allan Evridge pass complete to Travis Beckum for 17 yards to the Wisc 44 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
0:121st & 10 at own 44Allan Evridge pass complete to Travis Beckum for 13 yards to the OhSt 43 for a 1ST down.
0:121st & 10 at opp 43Ohio St penalty 5 yard substitution infraction accepted.
0:051st & 5 at opp 38Allan Evridge pass complete to Kyle Jefferson for 35 yards to the OhSt 3 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & goal at opp 3Team pass incomplete.
0:052nd & 0 at opp 3Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:05.
0:002nd & goal at opp 3Philip Welch 20 yard field goal GOOD.Wisconsin 10, Ohio State 7
Q3 15:00Aaron Pettrey kickoff for 66 yards returned by David Gilreath for 19 yards to the Wisc 23.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Tied at 10
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 23Allan Evridge pass incomplete to P.J. Hill.
14:352nd & 10 at own 23P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 27.
13:473rd & 6 at own 27Allan Evridge pass complete to Travis Beckum for 8 yards to the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
13:341st & 10 at own 35P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 39.
13:032nd & 6 at own 39Allan Evridge pass incomplete to P.J. Hill.
12:583rd & 6 at own 39Allan Evridge pass incomplete to Isaac Anderson.
12:504th & 6 at own 39Brad Nortman punt for 41 yards, returned by Ray Small for no gain to the OhSt 20.
Ohio State Field goal, 10 plays
12:171st & 10 at own 20Chris Wells rush for 54 yards to the Wisc 26 out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:431st & 10 at opp 26Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 5 yards to the Wisc 21.
11:272nd & 5 at opp 21Chris Wells rush for no gain to the Wisc 21.
11:003rd & 5 at opp 21Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 11:00.
10:323rd & 5 at opp 21Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Ray Small for 7 yards to the Wisc 14 for a 1ST down.
10:201st & 10 at opp 14Chris Wells rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 7.
9:472nd & 3 at opp 7Terrelle Pryor rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 3 for a 1ST down.
9:111st & goal at opp 3Terrelle Pryor rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 4.
8:252nd & goal at opp 4Chris Wells rush for 1 yard to the Wisc 3.
7:553rd & 0 at opp 3Timeout OHIO ST, clock 07:55.
7:463rd & goal at opp 3Terrelle Pryor pass incomplete to Brian Hartline, broken up by Allen Langford.
7:434th & goal at opp 3Ryan Pretorius 21 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 10
7:43Aaron Pettrey kickoff for 70 yards returned by David Gilreath for 20 yards to the OhSt 30, Ohio St penalty 15 yard personal foul on Devon Torrence accepted.
Wisconsin Punt, 6 plays
7:371st & 10 at own 35Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 07:37.
6:571st & 10 at own 35P.J. Hill rush for 4 yards to the Wisc 39.
6:242nd & 6 at own 39P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 44.
5:573rd & 1 at own 44Allan Evridge pass complete to Travis Beckum for 8 yards to the OhSt 48 for a 1ST down.
5:181st & 10 at opp 48Allan Evridge sacked by Marcus Freeman for a loss of 6 yards to the Wisc 46.
5:122nd & 16 at own 46Allan Evridge pass incomplete to P.J. Hill.
5:073rd & 16 at own 46Allan Evridge pass incomplete to Travis Beckum.
5:004th & 16 at own 46Brad Nortman punt for 43 yards, fair catch by Ray Small at the OhSt 11.
Ohio State Punt, 3 plays
4:511st & 10 at own 11Chris Wells rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 16.
3:412nd & 5 at own 16Maurice Wells rush for no gain to the OhSt 16.
3:083rd & 5 at own 16Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Chris Wells for no gain to the OhSt 16.
2:494th & 5 at own 16A.J. Trapasso punt for 56 yards, returned by David Gilreath for a loss of 4 yards to the Wisc 24.
Wisconsin Punt, 3 plays
2:171st & 10 at own 24P.J. Hill rush for 5 yards to the Wisc 29.
1:372nd & 5 at own 29P.J. Hill rush for no gain to the Wisc 29.
1:123rd & 5 at own 29Allan Evridge sacked by Cameron Heyward for a loss of 5 yards to the Wisc 24.
0:464th & 10 at own 24Brad Nortman punt for 35 yards, fair catch by Ray Small at the OhSt 41.
Ohio State Field goal, 10 plays
0:241st & 10 at own 41Chris Wells rush for 13 yards to the Wisc 46 for a 1ST down.
0:191st & 10 at opp 46Ohio St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
Q4 15:001st & 15 at own 49Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 5 yards to the Wisc 46.
Q4 14:092nd & 10 at opp 46Terrelle Pryor rush for 7 yards to the Wisc 39.
Q4 13:093rd & 3 at opp 39Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brandon Smith for 9 yards to the Wisc 30 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:391st & 10 at opp 30Chris Wells rush for 3 yards to the Wisc 27.
Q4 12:312nd & 7 at opp 27Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Hartline for 11 yards to the Wisc 16 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:001st & 10 at opp 16Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 14.
Q4 11:452nd & 8 at opp 14Terrelle Pryor pass incomplete to Ray Small, Ohio St penalty 0 yard illegal touching on Ray Small accepted.
Q4 11:003rd & 8 at opp 14Terrelle Pryor sacked by Matthew Shaughnessy for a loss of 2 yards to the Wisc 16.
Q4 10:524th & 10 at opp 16Ryan Pretorius 34 yard field goal GOOD.Ohio State 13, Wisconsin 10
Q4 10:46Aaron Pettrey kickoff for 54 yards returned by Bill Rentmeester for 21 yards to the Wisc 37.
4th quarter4 drives, then Ohio State 20, Wisconsin 17
Wisconsin Touchdown run, 10 plays
10:251st & 10 at own 37John Clay rush for 14 yards to the OhSt 49 for a 1ST down.
10:041st & 10 at opp 49Bill Rentmeester rush for 9 yards to the OhSt 40.
9:372nd & 1 at opp 40John Clay rush for no gain to the OhSt 40.
9:103rd & 1 at opp 40John Clay rush for 5 yards to the OhSt 35 for a 1ST down.
8:481st & 10 at opp 35John Clay rush for 17 yards to the OhSt 18 for a 1ST down.
8:201st & 10 at opp 18Bill Rentmeester rush for 2 yards to the OhSt 16.
7:362nd & 8 at opp 16David Gilreath rush for 15 yards to the OhSt 1 for a 1ST down.
7:131st & goal at opp 1Allan Evridge pass incomplete.
7:052nd & goal at opp 1P.J. Hill rush for a loss of 1 yard to the OhSt 2.
6:313rd & goal at opp 2P.J. Hill rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Wisconsin 16, Ohio State 13
6:31Philip Welch extra point GOOD.Wisconsin 17, Ohio State 13
6:31Philip Welch kickoff for 62 yards returned by Brandon Saine for 12 yards to the OhSt 20.
Ohio State Touchdown run, 12 plays
6:211st & 10 at own 20Terrelle Pryor pass incomplete to Brian Hartline.
6:092nd & 10 at own 20Chris Wells rush for 4 yards to the OhSt 24.
5:273rd & 6 at own 24Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Hartline for 19 yards to the OhSt 43 for a 1ST down.
4:571st & 10 at own 43Terrelle Pryor rush for a loss of 5 yards, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Terrelle Pryor at the OhSt 38.
4:252nd & 15 at own 38Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Brian Hartline for 27 yards, fumbled, recovered by OhSt Brian Robiskie at the Wisc 35 for a 1ST down.
3:431st & 10 at opp 35Chris Wells rush for 9 yards to the Wisc 26.
3:332nd & 1 at opp 26Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 24 for a 1ST down.
2:541st & 10 at opp 24Terrelle Pryor rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Wisc 28.
2:082nd & 14 at opp 28Terrelle Pryor pass complete to Ray Small for 13 yards to the Wisc 15.
1:523rd & 1 at opp 15Terrelle Pryor rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 13 for a 1ST down.
1:131st & 10 at opp 13Chris Wells rush for 2 yards to the Wisc 11.
1:082nd & 8 at opp 11Terrelle Pryor rush for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Ohio State 19, Wisconsin 17
1:08Ryan Pretorius extra point GOOD.Ohio State 20, Wisconsin 17
1:08Aaron Pettrey kickoff for 54 yards returned by David Gilreath for 3 yards to the Wisc 19.
Wisconsin Interception, 1 play
0:531st & 10 at own 19Allan Evridge pass intercepted by Malcolm Jenkins at the Wisc 34, returned for 7 yards to the Wisc 27.
Ohio State End of game, 2 plays
0:451st & 10 at opp 27Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Wisc 28.
0:452nd & 11 at opp 28Timeout WISCONSIN, clock 00:45.
0:142nd & 11 at opp 28Team rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Wisc 32.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

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