PLAYERS:
Montee Ball,
Melvin Gordon,
Devin Smith
TEAMS: Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon State Beavers, Wisconsin Badgers
TEAMS: Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon State Beavers, Wisconsin Badgers
It almost seemed inevitable that Wisconsin would be sitting right where they are this week, you know representing the Leaders division in Indianapolis. However, the journey there wasn't exactly what any of us would have imagined it to be. That said we have a shot to do something no other team in Wisconsin history has ever done - win three straight Big Ten football championships.
The question remains, can the Badgers get the job done against a Nebraska team they already lost to once this season? Well, it's time to explore just how that very thing could happen. If it does happen the Badgers will join Michigan and Ohio State as the only teams in Big Ten history to make the Rose Bowl three straight seasons and I'm sure that will tick off that little incestuous duo's fanbases to no end.
Now on to how our Badgers claim that title against a ton of self inflicted and beyond their control odds on Saturday. Here's what we'll be watching for and what you should ...
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