Game of the Week :: Cal Poly at Wisconsin?!?

Sorry, folks, but if you were to look at which game should scare the living hell out of every Big Ten fan, look no further than Cal Poly visiting Wisconsin Saturday.

Despite the one loss this year, Poly (8-1) has run roughshod over its opponents (including FBS's San Diego State), to the tune of 46.4 ppg to 23 ppg. The offense has been incredible, totalling 493 ypg, and 303 rush ypg. Six players have rushed for more than 277 yards, with two going for more than 526. Poly also is currently ranked No. 3 in the FCS polls. Their quarterback, Jonathan Dally, and safety, David Fullerton, were both named Great West Conference players of the week.

Now, I understand that the level of competition has been non-comparable. However, Wisconsin has not only been one of the most disappointing teams in FBS this year, it hasn't even been due to fluky plays or a bad call here or there. Wisconsin is averaging 28 ppg, to opponents 24.4 ppg. You could say that it started in Ann Arbor (don't worry Badger fans, I won't rehash that one), but looking at where this team was supposed to be in 2008, you could say it all started by struggling at then-No. 21 Fresno State, a team that we now know is very mediocre.

This isn't to say that Cal Poly has a great shot to beat Wisconsin in Madison. But what if they even come close? The SEC has done a fantastic job this season covering up their own poser-like season, by continuing to trash the Big Ten for losing to so many MAC/lesser teams. Imagine what we would hear from the rest of the nation, should Wisconsin fail to secure this win by halftime? Considering it's the last week of the Big Ten season, with no other games to make up for a poor performance, this is a huge game for the Big Ten. Wisconsin has the weight of a conference's reputation on its back this week.

Not to pressure you guys or anything...