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The Ohio State football team has endured a challenging stretch over the past two weeks. After a lopsided road loss to USC, the Buckeyes came out firing against Oregon, jumping to a 14-0 lead. However, they then surrendered 31 unanswered points as the Ducks moved the ball seemingly at will, resulting in a disappointing overall performance.
Now, a determined Northwestern squad visits Ohio Stadium hoping to pull off an upset. The Wildcats will again be without starting quarterback Aiden Chiles, who is sidelined for a second consecutive game with an undisclosed upper-body injury. Despite the creative play-calling of former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, executing those schemes at less than full strength presents a significant challenge.
Remarkably, the Buckeyes still have a path to the Big Ten Championship game, but that path requires a victory over Northwestern. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action.
How to Watch
The game will be broadcast nationally on Fox in Week 11 of the 2026 college football season. Connor Onion and Robert Griffin III will handle play-by-play and analysis from the booth at Ohio Stadium, with Alexa Landestoy reporting from the sidelines. Streaming is available via FuboTV, which may offer a free trial to new subscribers.
Game Time and Location
Date: Saturday, Nov. 14
Start time: Noon ET
Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Odds and Predictions
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 13:
- Spread: Ohio State -14
- Over/Under: 44.5
- Money line: Ohio State -600, Northwestern +450
Pete Fiutak of College Football News predicts a 30-16 Ohio State victory. He notes that the Buckeyes are in an unfamiliar position but still hold a talent advantage over Northwestern. For the Wildcats to pull off the upset, they would need to control the game and run the ball over 40 times—a tall order, as only Texas has managed to do so against Ohio State this season. Fiutak expects Ohio State to wake up and get back on track with a midrange passing game that clicks early, while Northwestern’s pass rush likely won’t generate enough pressure to matter.
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Originally reported by yahoo.