CLICK TO GRAB OUR Expert CFB Picks for 2012 NCAA FOOTBALL Betting!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nBut where this game is going to be won or lost is with running back Monte Ball. The senior tailback wasn\u2019t able to re-create his 2011 Heisman-like season, but he is still the heart and soul of the offense. He\u2019ll be matched up against one of the best run defenses in the country, so getting him going early is going to be a huge part of Wisconsin\u2019s game plan.<\/p>\n
Stanford Cardinal<\/h3>\n
The major storyline this season for the Stanford Cardinal was the insertion of Kevin Hogan into the starting quarterback spot. In four of his five appearances, the team scored at least 27 points, and his dual-threat abilities added a whole new aspect to Stanford\u2019s offense. Running back Stephan Taylor also had a good year\u2014he became the university\u2019s all-time leading rusher\u2014and he\u2019ll be another player who looks to get Stanford going.<\/p>\n
But the truth is that Stanford\u2019s offense was just a mere footnote on a season that was carried the entire way by an elite defense. The Cardinal have one of the best front lines in all of football, and they showed it on a regular basis. In their statement win of the year\u2014a road victory over No. 2 Oregon\u2014they held Heisman hopeful Kenjon Barner to just 66 yards on the ground, and they\u2019ll look to do the same thing to Monte Ball. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n
Stanford\u2019s rushing defense was ranked third this season, as they allowed just 88 yards per game in that category, but their passing defense was just 85th in the country.<\/p>\n
They don\u2019t have to worry about Wisconsin throwing the ball too much, as the Badgers ranked 115th in the country in passing yards, but a weak defensive attack in that area could allow their opponent some breathing room.<\/p>\n
If Wisconsin can come out and find success against Stanford\u2019s defense, all the talks about whether or not they deserve this game will go away.<\/p>\n
But if they can\u2019t, and Stanford comes out prepared as they always seem to be, this one will belong to the Cardinal.<\/p>\n
Trends<\/h3>\n
\u2022Cardinal are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games.
\n\u2022Cardinal are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.
\n\u2022Cardinal are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
\n\u2022Cardinal are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
\n\u2022Over is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games on grass.
\n\u2022Over is 5-0 in Badgers last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.<\/p>\n
O\/U Pick: Over 47<\/strong>
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