No. 1 Ohio State at Wisconsin in Madison

MADISON, Wis. The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will try to preserve an unbeaten season when they visit the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Ohio State enters 6-0 and is a heavy favorite after dominant performances on both sides of the ball, while Wisconsin is 2-4 and riding a four-game losing streak.

Ohio State’s defense has keyed the team’s start, allowing 6.8 points per game and not yielding a first-half touchdown this season. The Buckeyes are coming off a 34-16 road win over Illinois and have been led offensively by sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin, who has thrown for roughly 1,400 to 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns this year, and by receiver Jeremiah Smith, who has about 40 catches for more than 500 yards and seven receiving touchdowns. Ohio State also has a diverse running game featuring freshman Bo Jackson and CJ Donaldson, and its front seven ranks among the nation’s better units.

Wisconsin’s struggles have been more pronounced. The Badgers have two wins this season, against nonconference opponents, and have lost their last four games by an average margin in the 20s. Wisconsin’s offense has been unable to...