Photos: Wisconsin Badgers can't hang with Ohio State Buckeyes in Big Ten title game
After jumping out to a 21-7 lead at halftime, the University of Wisconsin football team gave up 27 unanswered points to the Ohio State Buckeyes to fall 34-21 in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan warms up before the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Wisconsin for the Big Ten championship Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State safety Jordan Fuller (4) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs for a touchdown past Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade (24) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan (17) runs with the ball during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs past Ohio State defensive tackle Jashon Cornell (9) for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs past Ohio State defensive tackle Jashon Cornell (9) for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor, right, leaps past Wisconsin cornerback James Williams on his way to a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs with the ball during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Jonathan Taylor celebrates after running for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship against Ohio State.
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, runs with the ball as Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn defends during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs as Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn, right, defends during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor, left, is congratulated by Jack Dunn after running for a touchdown during a game against Ohio State.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs as Wisconsin's Eric Burrell (25), Jack Sanborn (57) and Matt Henningsen (92) defend during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) is tackled by Wisconsin's Chris Orr (54) and Zack Baun (56) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan (17) runs in for a touchdown past Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan (17) celebrates with his teammates after running for a touchdown during the first half of the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (1) runs with the ball as Ohio State safety Jordan Fuller, right, defends during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) is sacked by Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun, left, and defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk, right, during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan (17) runs for a touchdown during the first half against Ohio State in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) goes in for a touchdown against Wisconsin cornerback Faion Hicks (1) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) fends off Wisconsin cornerback Semar Melvin (20) after making a catch during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch over Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (17) is tackled by Wisconsin safety Reggie Pearson (2) and cornerback Caesar Williams (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) is tackled by Wisconsin linebacker Leo Chenal (45) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) goes in for a touchdown during the second half against Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill, top, is tackled by Wisconsin cornerback Rachad Wildgoose during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) runs past Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) holds the trophy following the team's 34=21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Members of the Ohio State teams celebrate after defeating Wisconsin 34-21 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) holds the trophy following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis.
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day, left, and defensive end Chase Young (2) hold the trophy following the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 34-21.Â
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Ohio State offensive lineman Branden Bowen (76) holds the trophy as he leaves the field following the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis.Â
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