Ryan Day not overlooking Wisconsin Badgers despite losing streak: 'They play hard'

Wisconsin is going to be the more desperate team on Saturday, trying to pull off the miracle upset against an opponent they have no business beating.

Day knows that the Buckeyes have a big target on their back, and the Badgers have plenty of experience against ranked opponents already this season.

"When you turn on the film, last year they're playing LSU. This year they're playing Alabama," Day said. "They're playing really good teams, and they've been right there with a bunch of them."

It's a generous read of Wisconsin's season from Day. The Badgers weren't exactly "right there" with Alabama in a 38-14 loss, though they did play Michigan close for a few quarters before they pulled away to win 24-10.

The biggest concern for Ohio State might just be playing on the road. Wisconsin hosts them for their third away game in the last four weeks, and the Badgers are hoping the crowd that sticks around until "Jump Around" can be a factor.

"Going to Camp Randall is a huge challenge," Day said. "This is a team that has good players and is playing very hard, so we have to have a great week of practice."

Wisconsin is the team that will need the better week of practice, as Luke Fickell tries to figure out which quarterback he'll start against the No. 1 team in the country.

The compliments from Day might sound nice, but unless the Badgers can make him sound correct, it's going to be a long day at the office on Saturday.