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Who are Three Defensive Players to Watch when Wisconsin Plays Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game?

Who are three defensive players to watch when Wisconsin plays Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game?

Here are three defensive players for the Badgers who could play an important role in Wisconsin’s success against Ohio State:

1. Zack Baun, OLB

Baun who was named a consensus first-team All-Big Ten defender on Tuesday showed why thanks to his performance against Minnesota as he registered nine tackles and two sacks. Baun was one of the leading tacklers against Ohio State as he finished the game with 10 tackles and had one sack. Even when Baun hasn’t been able to generate a sack he has been able to generate a quarterback hurry as he has registered 10 this season. Baun will need to continue to try and find ways of creating pressure against Justin Fields as Ohio State is only allowing 2.3 sacks over Big Ten play. Due to Fields ability to scramble when Baun has a chance of registering a sack he needs to convert as there may not be many opportunities.

2. Chris Orr, ILB

Orr will be counted on to help create pressure against Fields in the backfield but he’ll also be counted on trying to slow down the dynamic J.K. Dobbins. Dobbins 152.6 rushing yards over Big Ten play leads the conference and he’s coming off of Ohio State’s win over Michigan after rushing for 211 yards on 31 carries and four touchdowns. Wisconsin can’t afford to allow Dobbins to consistently pick up positive yards as Orr will need to be able to get into his rushing lanes quickly to try and plug up the holes. Dobbins averaged 8.2 yards per carry on 20 carries in the Buckeyes win over Wisconsin in the first meeting. Simply put Wisconsin’s rush defense can’t allow him to meet that average again if Wisconsin is going to have a successful defensive performance.

3. Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE

Loudermilk will be counted on helping Wisconsin’s linebackers create pressure in the backfield in addition to helping slow the Buckeyes rushing game down. Loudermilk put together one of his most productive games against Minnesota as his play helped disrupt the Gophers offense. Can Loudermilk turn in a similar performance against Ohio State? It certainly will be a challenge considering how talented Ohio State is on offense. Loudermilk’s ability to get the better push in the trenches will be key as it will give the Badgers linebackers a chance of making a play in the backfield.

Two Wisconsin Players Named to All-Big Ten Defensive Team

Wisconsin places two defensive players on the All-Big Ten Defensive Teams. Zack Baun OLB, Chris Orr ILB

On Tuesday the Big Ten Conference released its All-Big Ten Defensive Team and special teams conference selections. With how dominant Wisconsin’s defense was this year it was natural that there would be individuals from Wisconsin’s defense to be recognized.

Outisde linebacker Zack Baun was a consensus first-team selection by the media and coaches while inside linebacker Chris Orr was a consensus second-team selection.

Baun and Orr have been two of Wisconsin’s most consistent and dominating defenders as Baun’s 18.5 tackles for loss leads the team. While Orr’s 71 tackles leads the team not to mention Orr and Baun are tied for the team lead in sacks with 11.5.

Safety Eric Burrell, cornerback Faion Hicks, and defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk were consensus honorable mention’s on defense. Redshirt sophomore defensive end Matt Henningsen was an honorable mention by the coaches and sophomore cornerback Rachad Wildgoose was honorable mention by the media.

Sophomore Aron Cruickshank was named a consensus second-team All-Big Ten return specialist. Cruickshank averaged 26.59 yards per return on 17 attempts as his highlight return came against Nebraska when he returned a kick 89 yards for a touchdown.

The Big Ten Conference will announce the offensive team selections on Wednesday.

Grading Wisconsin’s 38-17 Victory over Minnesota

Handing out grades from Wisconsin’s 38-17 victory over Minnesota in Wisconsin’s regular season finale.

Grading No. 12 Wisconsin’s 38-17 win over No. 8 Minnesota.

Offense: A

Jonathan Taylor was responsible for three of Wisconsin’s five touchdowns but he was not the offensive MVP. That award goes to quarterback Jack Coan.

Coan was simply fantastic against Minnesota as he picked the Gophers secondary apart for a Big Ten season high 280 yards passing on 15-for-22 passing and two touchdowns.

Coan had a clean pocket to work with the entire game as he wasn’t sacked as his two biggest throws of the game came on Wisconsin’s opening possession in the third quarter.

Coan’s first throw resulted in a 31-yard completion to wide receiver Quintez Cephus on first and 10 from Wisconsin’s 9-yard line. Three plays later Coan once again connected with Cephus this time for 47 yards resulting in a touchdown to give Wisconsin a 17-7 lead.

Coan was certainly great for Wisconsin but Cephus certainly had a heck of a game too. Cephus was one of seven players to catch a pass but his five receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown were all team highs. It was Cephus’ second game this season where he went over 100 yards receiving.

Wisconsin certainly needed to have a strong passing attack against Minnesota considering Taylor was held to 76 yards on 18 carries and two rushing touchdowns. Taylor was also responsible for Wisconsin’s first passing touchdown of the game, which went for 28-yards. Wisconsin finished the game with 173 yards on 35 rushing attempts.

One of the unsung heroes from Wisconsin’s offensive performance was fullback Mason Stokke. Stokke finished the game with 44 yards of total offense as his three receptions were the second most on the team resulting in 30 yards. He also carried the football twice for 14 yards.

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