Wisconsin running back Montee Ball (head) and safety Dezmem Southward (shoulder) are expected to be ready Saturday against Ohio State. "Montee has been with us all week," coach Bret Bielema said after practice Thursday. "Shouldn't have any problem."

Ball left last week's contest against Michigan State a few times in the first half after taking some hard hits, but he finished the game strong. We expect him to play Saturday against the Buckeyes.