When the Wisconsin Badgers went up 29-26, they needed to pin Ohio State
Bret Bielema
deep on the following kickoff. Instead, the Badgers kick-cover unit allowed a 42-yard kickoff return to the Buckeyes’ 48-yard line.
Many want to blame the Badgers kicker for the problem, but Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema said don’t blame the kicker (Alec Lerner).
AUDIO: Bret Bielema on poor tackling on kick coverage :19
Alec Lerner’s kick only carried to the 6-yard line and had little hang time, but the bottom line is, the tackling was an issue.