COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some fast thoughts in the end of one quarter at the Shoe, as No. 15 Wisconsin leads Ohio State 7-0.

    Wisconsin does not seem to have a hangover from its heartbreaking loss to Michigan State. The Badgers took the field with energy and avoided major lapses in the first 15 minutes. Russell Wilson, who completed the Michigan State game strong, completed six of 7 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.
    While Wilson gets most of the credit, junior operating back Montee Ball is becoming the biggest difference-maker for Wisconsin's offense. The Badgers looked different with Ball on the field in East Lansing, and certainly lost some thing midway through the game with their top ball-carrier on the sideline. Ball produced a terrific catch and run for a 22-yard touchdown on a pass thrown slightly behind him and almost into the arms of Ohio State safety Christian Bryant.
    After getting dominated in the line of scrimmage last year in Madison, Ohio State is performing a better job so far tonight. The defensive line has restricted Ball and James White on between-the-tackles run and got a big quit on third-and-short to force a punt. Wisconsin had just 19 rush yards on eight carries in the quarter.
    Ohio State already has matched its pass completions total (1) from the Illinois win on Oct. 15. The Buckeyes are opening things up more and giving Miller chances to air it out, but his first instinct frequently remains to run the ball. The freshman also isn't obtaining much assist from his targets, as Corey Brown dropped a deep pass and Jake Stoneburner dropped what would have been a first-down strike on a crossing route.
    Linebacker Mike Taylor and defensive end Brendan Kelly have stood out for Wisconsin's defense.

1Q update: Wisconsin takes early lead