Biggest surprise:
The way Ohio State played on the road was the biggest surprise of the week. As stated yesterday, the sheer demolition on both sides of the ball against a senior-laiden and favored squad should go miles in people’s thoughts towards the Buckeyes poll position.
Just beating them was one thing, but holding the Lions to 201 total yards is another.
Best offensive performance:
This best offensive performance goes to an explosive member of the Badger backfield, but not the one most people think. True freshman Montee Ball was given a vast majority of the carries after John Clay got hurt. And he delivered, rushing the ball 27 times for 115 yards and two scores.
Wisconsin has tried to integrate Ball into the offense more, but with the way Clay and backup Zach Brown have been running, they have had a tough time giving him his share.
Best defensive performance:
Though Michigan State did take on a poor Western Michigan squad, holding the highly-regarded Tim Hiller to just 111 yards and one score is a huge accomplishment. The Spartans only allowed 211 yards, 80 of which came on a third-quarter touchdown run.
Biggest disappointment
This has to be given to Michigan as the Wolverines continue to flounder. Their season doesn’t get any easier with Wisconsin at Ohio State rounding out their schedule.
I still feel the Michgan football story is sad, considering its history.