Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction 10/18/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction for this College Football Week 8 game on Saturday, October 18th at the Camp Randall Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.

Wisconsin Preview

Wisconsin has a 2-4-0 record this season and is sitting 13th in the Big Ten. They are 2-4-0 ATS, 2-3-1 in Over/Under and have a 2-2-0 home record and a 0-2-0 away record. Wisconsin is coming off a 0-37 home loss against Iowa and will face Oregon, Washington and Indiana next.

Offensively, Wisconsin averages 15.5 points per game, ranking 131st in the nation, while defensively, they allow 22.7 points per game, which is 59th. Wisconsin averages 292.5 total yards per game (180.3 passing and 112.2 rushing), while allowing 317 total yards per game (97.5 rushing and 219.5 passing).

Danny O’Neil leads Wisconsin with 640 passing yards with 70.6% completed passes and 5 touchdowns. Dilin Jones leads the team in rushing yards with 286, while Vinny Anthony has a team-high 24 receptions for 274 receiving yards. Defensively, Christian Alliegro has a team-high 42 total tackles (27 of them solo), while Darryl Peterson leads the team in sacks, with 5.0, while Preston Zachman has a team-high two interceptions.

Ohio State Preview

Ohio State has a 6-0-0 record this season and is sitting 1st in the Big Ten. They are 5-0-1 ATS, 2-4-0 in Over/Under and have a 4-0-0 home record and a 2-0-0 away record. Ohio State is coming off a 34-16 road win against Illinois and will face Penn State and Purdue next.

Offensively, Ohio State averages 36.8 points per game, ranking 23rd in the nation, while defensively, they allow 6.8 points per game, which is 1st. Ohio State averages 421.5 total yards per game (260.8 passing and 160.7 rushing), while allowing 229 total yards per game (84 rushing and 145 passing).

Julian Sayin leads Ohio State with 1,479 passing yards with 78.4% completed passes and 15 touchdowns. Bo Jackson leads the team in rushing yards with 407, while Jeremiah Smith has a team-high 40 receptions for 505 receiving yards. Defensively, Arvell Reese has a team-high 38 total tackles (19 of them solo), while Caden Curry leads the team in sacks, with 6.0, while Caleb Downs, Payton Pierce, and Jermaine Matthews Jr. each have one interception.

Ohio State Buckeyes @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: Week 8

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has covered the spread in four of its last five October games against AP-ranked teams.

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win

• Ohio State has won each of its last 20 road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wisconsin has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked teams.
• Ohio State has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games.
• Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games.
• Ohio State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
• Ohio State has won the first quarter in four of its last five games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Wisconsin’s last five home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Six of Ohio State’s last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 8, Lance Mason leads Wisconsin for touchdowns (2) this season.

Ohio State Buckeyes Player Prop Facts

• Julian Sayin has recorded a 110.0+ passer rating in five consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wisconsin ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (2.3).
• Wisconsin ranks 136th among FBS teams for H1 points per game this season (4.0).
• Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (6.8).
• Ohio State ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.5).

Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction

In their previous meeting in 2023, Ohio State won 24-10 on the road, and has won their last 10 meetings against the Badgers, including their last five visits in Wisconsin. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings. 

In this Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction, Ohio State is coming as -26-point road favorites, with the total set at 41.5 points. The Buckeyes are currently ranked as the best team in the nation, and rightfully so. They have by far the best defense in the country, holding their opponents into just 6.8 points per game, and are winning by an average of 30 points per game. On the flip side, Wisconsin has the 6th-worst offense in the nation, and the Buckeyes have been dominating this matchup for almost 15 years. Take Ohio State and lay the -26 points on the road.