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B1G Championship: Ohio St. Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers 12/02/2017

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Hello and welcome to a special edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Sports'. Tonight it is the B1G (Big Ten) Championship Between Ohio St. Buckeyes and Wisconsin Badgers. The Buckeyes are the B1G Eastern Division Champs, with a record of 10-2 (8-1 in Conf.). Meanwhile the Badgers are undefeated at a record of 12-0 (9-0 in B1G).

The Buckeyes are going into tonight’s game with the possibility of senior quarterback J.T. Barrett return to start. He is coming off of arthroscopic knee surgery, after leaving Last Saturday’s game vs. Michigan.

The Buckeyes statistically are 5th in the FBS in total yard offense (24th in passing, and 12th in rushing). Defensively the Buckeyes allow 19.8 PPG (21st in FBS), and yield 291.8 YPG (8th in FBS).

Statistically the Badgers are scoring 34.8 PPG, and moving the ball at 426 YPG (182.8 through the air and 243.3 on the ground). Defensively the Badgers allow 12 PPG and yield 236.9 YPG (156.4 through the air and 80.5 on the ground).

It is the Ohio State Buckeyes and Wisconsin Badgers , coming up shortly.

Game Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Ohio St. in their white jerseys, red letters and numbers, silver helmets and pants.
Wisconsin in their red jerseys, white helmet and pants.

Ohio St, wins the toss, and choose to get the ball in the second half. Wisconsin will receive to start the game. 

1st Quarter:

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
14:56: Ohio St. kicks the ball to Wisconsin, who moves the ball to WISC 27. 1st &10.
14:48: Taylor runs to a OSU wall at the WISC 28. 2nd & 9.
14:10: Taylor runs the ball to WISC 31. 3rd & 6.
13:30: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6.
13:16: Lotti punts the ball to Hill, who moves the ball to OSU 27. 

Ohio St. Possession:
13:16: PENALTY: False Start called against OSU. Ball on OSU 27. 1st & 15
13:16: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 31. 2nd & 11.
12:52: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 32. 3rd & 10. 
12:22: Ohio St. goes 3-and-out. 
11:45: Chrismann punts the ball to Nelson, who calls for a fair catch at WISC 21. 1st & 10.

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​11:44: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Taylor, who moves the ball to WISC 43. 1st & 10.
11:11: PENALTY: False Start called against Wisconsin. Ball on WISC 38. 1st & 15.
10:49: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Ibrahim, who moves the ball to WISC 48. 2nd & 5.
10:15: Taylor runs the ball to OSU 49. 3rd & 2. 
9:37: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Ramesh, who is down at OSU 29. 1st & 10.
9:03: James runs the ball to OSU 27. 2nd & 8.
8:24: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Davis, who is down at OSU 19, 1st & 10.
7:51: Badgers Timeout #1: OSU 0, WISC 0
7:46: INTERCEPTION: Hornibrook throws an interception to Ward. OSU Ball! Ball on OSU 4. 1st & 10. OSU 0, WISC 0

Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
7:39: Barrett runs the ball to OSU 6. 2nd & 8.
7:07: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
6:58: Barrett runs the ball to OSU 15. 1st & 10. Barrett looks limpy. 
6:31: TOUCHDOWN: Barrett throws an 84-yard TD pass to T. McLaurin. Neurnberger kicks the extra point. OSU 7, WISC 0
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Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
6;27:
6:21: Taylor runs the ball to OSU 25. 2nd & 5.
5:44: Taylor runs the ball to OSU 31. 1st & 10.
5:13: Taylor runs the ball to OSU 34. 2nd & 7.
3:40: Badgers move the ball to OSU territory after a Hornibrook pass to Ramesh, who moves the ball to OSU 41. 
3:33: Taylor runs the ball to WISC 36. 3rd & 5.
2:52: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
2:46: Lotti punts the ball to OSU 1, where the Badgers downed the ball. OSU Ball! Ball on OSU 1. OSU 7, WISC 0

Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
2:38: Barrett runs the ball to OSU 5. 2nd & 7.
2:08: PICK-SIX: Barrett throws an interception to Van Ginkle, who goes into the endzone. Gaglianone kicks the extra point. OSU 7, WISC 7

Ohio St. Possession:
2:08: Gaglianone kicks the ball to Buckeyes Endzone for a touchback. 1st & 10. Ball on OSU 25. 
​1:22: OSU moved the ball to OSU 43. 
1:10: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
1;01: TOUCHDOWN: Barrett throws a 57-yard TD pass to Campbell. Neuberger kicks the extra point. OSU 14, WISC 7
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Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
:11: Badgers are facing a 3rd & 9 on their own 20. 
:07: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
:00: Lotti punts the ball to OSU 29, where it is down by Badgers. End of 1st Quarter. 

End of 1st Quarter:
OSU 14, WISC 7

2nd Quarter:
Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
​14:55: Weber runs the ball to OSU 27. 2nd & 12.
14:27: Barrett throws a completed pass to Hill, who moves the ball to OSU 33. 3rd & 6.
14:00: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6.
13:47: Chrisman punts the ball to WISC 37, where it is down by OSU. OSU 14, WISC 7

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​13:41: Taylor runs the ball to WISC 40. 2nd & 6. 
13:03: Taylor runs the ball to WISC 40. 3rd & 6.
12:23: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6. 
12:16: Lotti punts the ball to Hill, who calls for a fair catch. 1st & 10. Ball on OSU 20. OSU 14, WISC 7

Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
​12:08: Barrett throws a completed pass to Dobbins, who moves the ball to OSU 22. 2nd & 8.
11:34: TOUCHDOWN: J.K. Dobbins scores on 78-yard TD run. Officials reverse call. 1st & Goal. Ball on WISC 1. 
11:11: TOUCHDOWN: J.T. Barrett scores on 1-yard TD run. Neuberger kicks the extra point. OSU 21, WISC 7

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
10:19: Badgers have a 3rd & 1 on WISC 32. 
9:36: Engel runs the ball to WISC 37. 1st & 10.
9:02: James runs the ball to WISC 39. 2nd & 8. 
8:27: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Davis, who moves the ball to OSU 46. 3rd & 1. 
7:46: Hornibrook throws a completed pass Fumagalli, who moves the ball to OSU 45. 1st & 10.
​7:11: Taylor runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
6:33: Hornibrook runs the ball to OSU 38. 3rd & 3. 
5:56: Badgers Timeout #2: OSU 21, WISC 7
​5:49: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass to Fumagalli. 4th & 3.
5:41: Lotti punts the ball ob at OSU 9. 1st & 10. 
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Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
5:37: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Weber loses the fumble. recovered by Van Ginkle. Wisconsin Ball! Ball on OSU 11. 1st & 10.

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
5:29: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
5:20: Davis runs the ball to OSU 6. 3rd & 5. 
4:44: PENALTY: False Start called against Badgers. Ball on OSU 11. 3rd & 10.
4:20: Hornibrook runs the ball to OSU 10. 4th & 9. 
3:46: FIELD GOAL: Gaglinone kicks a 27-yard FG. OSU 21, WISC 10
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Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
1;20: Ohio St. is moving the ball to Wisconsin Territory. Ball on WISC 49. 1st & 10.
1:14: Barrett throws a completed pass to Baugh, who goes ob at WISC 41. 2nd & 2.
1:07: Barrett throws a completed pass to Dobbins, who goes down at WISC 40. 3rd & 1.
:45: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 1.
:45: Buckeyes Timeout #1: OSU 21, WISC 10
:39: Dobbins runs the ball to WISC 39. 1st & 10. 
:29: Barrett throws a completed pass to Dixon who is down at WISC 31. 2nd & 2.
:29: Buckeyes Timeout #2: OSU 21, WISC 10
​:21: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 1. 
:15: Barrett runs the ball to WISC 26. 1st & 10.
:04: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:00: Neurnberger gets field goal blocked. Scooped up by Dixon, who moves the ball to WISC 25. OSU 21, WISC 10

Halftime: 
OSU 21, WISC 10

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Barrett (OSU) 8/16, 182 yards, 2 TDs, INT
Rushing: Dobbins (OSU) 6 carries, 90 yards
Receiving: McLaurin (OSU) 1 reception, 84 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts:
Wisconsin is very thankful 2 takeaways by Van Grinkle and a blocked field goal. Ohio St. is making some big plays on offense and forcing the Badgers to rely on Hornibrook to throw the ball. 

3rd Quarter: 
Ohio St. will receive to start the 2nd Half. 

Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
​15:00: Gaglianone kicks the ball to Buckeye Endzone for a touchback. 1st & 10. Ball on OSU 25.
14:54: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 28. 2nd & 7.
14:23: PENALTY: Holding called against Ohio St. 2nd & 17. Ball on OSU 18. 
14:04: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 18. 3rd & 17.
13:36: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 17. 
13:26: Chrisman punts the ball to Nelson, who is down at WISC 23. OSU 21, WISC 10
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Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​13:19: Taylor runs the ball to WISC 28. 2nd & 5.
12:48: Taylor runs the ball to WISC 34. 1st & 10.
12:13: Taylor runs the ball to WISC 36. 2nd & 8.
11:38: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Davis, who is down at OSU 30. 1st & 10.
11:03: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
10:57: Taylor runs the ball to OSU 27. 3rd & 7.
10:19: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
10:14: FIELD GOAL: Rafael Gaglianone kicks a 44-yard FG. OSU 21, WISC 13

Ohio State Buckeyes Possession:
9:47: Ohio St. facing 3rd and 2 on their own 33. 
9:19: Barrett may have gotten the first down on OSU 35. 1st & 10.
8:51: Dobbins runs the ball to WISC 12. 1st & 10.
8:35: Barrett throws a completed pass to Hill, who moves the ball to OSU 8. 2nd & 6. 
8:16: Barrett loses yardage at OSU 10. 3rd & 8.
7:30: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
7:25: FIELD GOAL: Neurnberger kicks a 25-yard FG. PENALTY: running into the kicker called against Wisconsin. OSU declines the penalty. OSU 24, WISC 13
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Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
7:14: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10. Ball on WISC 26. 
7:09: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10. 
7:03: Hornibrook gets sacked by N. Bosa. Ball on WISC 18. 4th & 17. 
6;22: Lotti punts the ball to Hill, who moves the ball to OSU 45. 1st & 10. 
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​Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
6:13: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
6:07: Barrett runs the ball to Midfield. 3rd & 5. 
5:27: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5. 
5:20: Chrisman punts the ball to Nelson, who calls for a fair catch at WISC 10. 1st & 10. OSU 24, WISC 13
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Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
5:15: J. Taylor runs the ball to WISC 10. 2nd & 10.
4:37: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to A.J. Taylor, who is down at WISC 16. 3rd & 4. 
3:55: Hornibrook gets sacked ob by Baker at WISC 10. 4th & 10. 
3:11: Lotti punts the ball to Hill, who moves the ball to WISC 38. PENALTY: Block in the back called against OSU. OSU Ball! 1st & 10. Ball on WISC 49.

Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
3:04: Barrett runs the ball to WISC 43. 2nd & 5. 
2:45: Weber runs the ball to WISC 43. 3rd & 5.
2:07: INTERCEPTION: Barrett throws an interception by Leon Jacobs. Badgers Ball! Ball on WISC 48. 

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
1:58: Pryor runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
1:21: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Fumagalli who is down at OSU 41. 1st & 10.
:50: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:42: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to J. Taylor. PENALTY: Holding called against Wisconsin. Ball on OSU 40. 2nd & 9. 
:16: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 9.
:10: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Groshak, who moves the ball to OSU 23. 1st & 10.

End of 3rd Quarter:
OSU 24, WISC 13

4th Quarter:
Wisconsin Badgers Possession (Con't)
14:15: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Roughing the passer called against OSU. 1st & 10. Ball on OSU 13. 
14:06: Groshek throws a completed pass to Hornibrook, who moves the ball to OSU 4. 2nd & 1.
13:25: James runs the ball to OSU 2. 1st & Goal.
12:46: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & Goal.
12:39: TOUCHDOWN: Chris James scores for a 1-yard TD run. OSU 24, WISC 19
12:39: Groundskeeping Timeout: OSU 24, WISC 19
12:39: 2-POINT CONVERSION; Hornibrook converts 2-point conversion with a completed pass to Fumagalli. OSU 24, WISC 21

Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
12:39: Ohio St. has the ball on their own 25. 
12:31: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 29. 2nd & 6. 
12:07: Barrett runs the ball to OSU 34. 3rd & 1.
11:35: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 37. 1st & 10.
11:01: Barrett runs the ball to OSU 38. 2nd & 9.
10:25: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 42. 3rd & 4.
10:03: Barrett throws a completed pass to McLaurin, who is down at WISC 49. PENALTY: Facemask called against Badgers. Ball on WISC 34. 1st & 10.
9:45: Barrett throws a completed pass to Hill, who moves the ball to WISC 22. 1st & 10.
9:26: Dobbins runs the ball to WISC 18. 2nd & 6.
8:50: Barrett runs the ball to WISC 14. 3rd & 2. 
8:28: Barrett runs the ball to WISC 13. 4th & 1.
7:53: Buckeyes Timeout #1: OSU 24, WISC 21
​7:46: Barrett runs the ball to WISC 12. Just got it. OFFICIAL REVIEW: Reviewing the spot of the ball. Call stands. 1st & 10. Ball on WISC 12. 
7:27: Dobbins runs the ball to WISC 11, as he went ob. 2nd & 9.
6:46: Barrett runs  the ball to WISC 7. 3rd & 5.
6:04: Dobbins runs the ball to WISC 3. 4th & 1.
5:20: FIELD GOAL: Sean Neuberger kicks a 20-yard FG. OSU 27, WISC 21

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​​ 5:20: Haubeil kicks the ball to A.J. Taylor, who moves the ball to WISC 20. 1st & 10.
5:13: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Fumagalli, who is down at WISC 29. 2nd & 1.
5:00: Ibraham runs the ball to WISC 32. 1st & 10.
4:40: Hornibrook gets sacked at WISC 27. 2nd & 15.
4:20: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Greshek, who moves the ball to WISC 33. 3rd & 9. 
3:53: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 9.
3:32: Lotti punts the ball to OSU 12, where it is downed by the Badgers. 1st & 10. 

Ohio St. Buckeyes Possession:
3:14: Dobbins runs the ball to OSU 16. 2nd & 6. 
​3:14: Badgers Timeout #1: OSU 27, WISC 21
3:09: Barrett runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 6. 
3:06: Barrett throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6. 
2:59: Chrisman punts the ball to A.J. Taylor, who calls for the fair catch at WISC 30. 1st & 10.

Wisconsin Badgers Possession:
​2:53: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
2:53: Buckeyes Timeout #2: OSU 27, WISC 21
2:23: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to Fumagalli, who moves the ball to WISC 40. 
1:48: Hornibrook throws a completed pass to A.J. Taylor, who moves the ball to OSU 43. 1st & 10.
1:28: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Holding called against Wisconsin. Ball on WISC 47. 1st & 20. 
1:25: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 20.
1:20: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 20.
1:16: Hornibrook throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 20. 
1:10: Buckeyes Final Timeout: OSU 27, WISC 21
​1:09: INTERCEPTION: Alex Hornibrook throws an interception by Damon Webb. OSU Ball! 1st & 10. Ball on OSU 29.
:00: OSU took a couple of kneels to end the game.

Final: 
OSU 27, WISC 21
OSU: (11-2) 
WISC: (12-1) 

Ohio St. Buckeyes are the 2017 B1G Champions.

Final Leaders:
Passing: J.T. Barrett (OSU) 12/26, 211 yards, 2 TDs, 2INTs
Rushing: J.K. Dobbins (OSU) 17 carries, 174 yards
Receiving: T. McLaurin (OSU) 2 receptions, 92 yards, TD

Final Thoughts:
Well this was a competitive game. But in the end, Ohio State was the better team in this game, and in the 2017 season.

Ohio St. awaits to see if they will join most likely Clemson, Oklahoma, and Georgia in the College Football Playoff. So will it be Ohio St. Or will it be Alabama?

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging: Shish on Sports'. Thanks for visiting this page.