It may have been one of the most lopsided defeats of the Paul Chryst era, but that doesn't mean the University of Wisconsin football team's massive loss to Ohio State didn't come without some valuable lessons.
The Badgers entered their contest against the Buckeyes as 19-point underdogs. They trail by more than that before halftime. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
It’s not surprising that the Buckeyes beat the Badgers. But how they lost proves just how far behind UW has fallen from the nation's best, writes columnist Jim Polzin.
Outside linebacker Nick Herbig (far left), nose tackle Keeanu Benton (middle) and quarterback Graham Mertz talk with reporters after Wisconsin's 52-21 loss to No. 3 Ohio State Saturday night inside Ohio Stadium.
The Badgers' loss to the Buckeyes dropped them to 14-10 in Big Ten games since their loss to Illinois in 2019 and matched the worst loss of Paul Chryst's tenure.
Photos: Badgers fall to Ohio State football in Columbus
Ohio State running back Miyan Williams scores a touchdown past Wisconsin defenders during their game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
Jay LaPrete, Associated Press
Ohio State running back Miyan Williams tries to jump over Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman during their game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
Jay LaPrete, Associated Press
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz drops back to hand off the ball against Ohio State during their game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.