No. 3 Ohio State looks to continue their College Football Playoff campaign as they host Wisconsin in their Big Ten opener as 18.5-point favorites. Here's what you need to know about this matchup:

The Series History:

• Ohio State leads all-time 61-18-5
• Buckeyes have won 8 straight meetings
• Recent games have been lopsided with 3 double-digit margins

Ohio State's Offensive Firepower:

• Lead nation in total offense (565.3 yards/game)
• Average 47.7 points per game
• QB C.J. Stroud: 941 yards, 11 TDs, 73% completion rate
• Balanced run game: Miyan Williams (207 yards) and TreVeyon Henderson (197 yards)

Wisconsin's Strengths:

• RB Braelon Allen leads with 332 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 6.6 yards per carry
• QB Graham Mertz: 697 yards, 6 TDs, 71% completion rate
• Strong defense allowing just 8 points per game (8th nationally)
• Seven takeaways (5th in country)
• Only 2 turnovers on offense

Betting Outlook: Ohio State should have advantages across the board and looks poised to cover the 18.5-point spread. The Buckeyes' elite offense combined with Wisconsin's untested defense against top competition suggests a potential statement game for Ohio State to open conference play.

Key Stats:

• Ohio State: #1 in total offense
• Wisconsin: #8 in scoring defense
• Spread: Ohio State -18.5

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