Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Wisconsin Badgers 34– in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 34, Wisconsin Badgers .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	15	0	9	6	34
Wisconsin Badgers	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 384.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +26.19 EPA
• Danny O'Neil (Wisconsin) — 0.0 yds · -1.10 EPA/play -4.41 EPA
• Hunter Simmons (Wisconsin) — 45.0 yds · -0.68 EPA/play -9.50 EPA

Rushing

• Cade Yacamelli (Wisconsin) — 30.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• Bo Jackson (Ohio State) — 26.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Isaiah West (Ohio State) — 55.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 9 rec · 97.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Carnell Tate (Ohio State) — 6 rec · 111.0 yds +1.89 EPA
• Lance Mason (Wisconsin) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Julian Sayin	Ohio State	42	83.3%	384	4	+0.62	+26.19
Danny O'Neil	Wisconsin	4	25.0%	0	0	-1.10	-4.41
Hunter Simmons	Wisconsin	14	42.9%	45	0	-0.68	-9.50

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Wisconsin
Plays	69	46
EPA / play	+0.338	-0.344
Total EPA	+23.32	-15.82
Success rate	63.8%	23.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.624	-0.773
Rush EPA / play	-0.106	-0.068
Yards	486	163

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wisconsin	3	9	-1.40	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	9	94	+7.94	Pass TD
Q1	Wisconsin	3	24	-4.43	Interception
Q1	Ohio State	5	23	-1.76	Field goal
Q1	Wisconsin	3	6	-2.36	Punt
Q1	Ohio State	6	70	+4.79	Pass TD
Q2	Wisconsin	9	28	-1.91	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	5	19	-0.48	Punt
Q2	Wisconsin	3	2	-2.30	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	9	65	+0.73	Missed FG
Q2	Wisconsin	3	9	-0.28	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	9	57	+2.14	Field goal
Q3	Wisconsin	3	5	-2.49	Punt
Q3	Ohio State	13	83	+5.40	Pass TD
Q3	Wisconsin	10	20	-1.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Wisconsin Badgers · Hunter Simmons pass intercepted (-5.64 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Carnell Tate for a touchdown (33 yards) (+4.58 EPA)
3. Q4 · Wisconsin Badgers · Sean West rushes for 20 yards (4th & 19) (+4.46 EPA)
4. Q2 · Wisconsin Badgers · Hunter Simmons pass to Lance Mason for 24 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.57 EPA)
5. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Carnell Tate for 19 yards (4th & 4) (+3.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Carnell Tate for a touchdown (10 yards) (+2.81 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Julian Sayin pass to Brandon Inniss for a touchdown (13 yards) (+2.71 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Field goal missed (-2.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (34–) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Julian Sayin (Ohio State) — 384.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.338 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Ohio State Buckeyes 34, Wisconsin Badgers 0 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 34–0.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752877.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers in passing?

Julian Sayin (Ohio State) led passers with 384.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio State Buckeyes at Wisconsin Badgers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.