Ohio State shuts out Wisconsin 34-0 as Sayin throws for 393 yards

MADISON, Wis. Top-ranked Ohio State routed Wisconsin 34-0 on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium, handing the Badgers a second consecutive shutout and extending the Buckeyes’ unbeaten start to 7-0. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 36 of 42 passes for 393 yards and four touchdowns, and Ohio State’s defense held Wisconsin to 144 total yards and nine first downs, according to official statistics.

Sayin connected repeatedly with a deep corps of receivers, hitting Carnell Tate twice for touchdowns and finishing with six catches for 111 yards. Jeremiah Smith led the team with 13 receptions for 97 yards. Will Kacmarek and Brandon Inniss added one touchdown apiece as the Buckeyes built a commanding lead early and never relinquished control.

The Buckeyes’ defense continued its season-long dominance. Ohio State registered its second shutout of the year and is allowing 5.9 points per game, the lowest average among Football Bowl Subdivision teams, while stifling Wisconsin’s offense that entered the game averaging just 13.3 points. The Badgers managed a single turnover and were bottled up on the ground after losing running back Darrion Dupree to injury; fellow back Dilin Jones left in the...