Hinzman is the only Wisconsin connection on the Ohio State roster. The Badgers, on the other hand, have several former Buckeyes on the team and the coaching staff. Luke Fickell (head coach), Kenny Guiton (quarterbacks) and Tuf Borland (assistant) all played at Ohio State, as did incoming transfer WR Jayden Ballard.

The winner claims the national championship in the first year of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff and longest college football season ever. Ohio State is trying for its sixth title, and first since its 2014 team won the inaugural CFP. Notre Dame is going for its 12th title, and first since 1988.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Notre Dame’s offensive line has been through a bevy of problems this season. Those problems began in the early parts of fall camp, and they’ll continue for the last game of the season. Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman said Monday that left tackle Anthonie Knapp will miss the game with high-ankle sprain.