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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Keys to the Game: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

Establish the Passing Game
So far the Buckeyes have shown a dominant run game, led by dual-threat Terelle Pryor, yet passing game has yet to be put on full display. It's important for Pryor to complete some passes early and gain confidence with his arm instead of pulling down to run whenever he's under pressure.

Undefeated but Unproven
The Badgers come in to Saturday's contest with a perfect 5-0 mark, but they have yet to beat anyone of note, dave for maybe Michigan State. This game is going to be the deciding factor on whether Wisconsin is anointed with the status of contender or pretender.

Kicking Game
OSU kicker Aaron Pettrey has shown that he has a great leg, but he was shaky last week against Indiana, missing some chip shots. If the game is close, Pettrey must take advantage of the easy ones in order to give his team a chance to win.

All in all, the Bucks cannot ignore the Badgers' record, regardless of who they've played. If the defense continues its strong play and the passing game shows signs of improvement, OSU should be able to handle Wisconsin.

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