Northwestern at Ohio State
Saturday, November 14, 2026 Share
Northwestern plays at Ohio State on Saturday, November 14. It will be their 82nd meeting; Ohio State leads the series 66–14–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Ohio Stadium, Columbus
From the numbers
- Ohio State is one of three FBS teams that have scored first in every game this season, with Georgia and Virginia Tech.Share
- Ohio State is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, SMU, Utah and Virginia Tech.Share
Computed from every game through Oct 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Players to watch
Northwestern
- QuarterbackAidan Chiles1,398 passing yards, 9 TDLast: at Michigan State, 18 of 27, 226 yards; 16 carries, 25 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backCaleb Komolafe401 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: at Michigan State, 15 carries, 67 yards, 1 TD; 4 catches, 51 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerBraydon Brus52 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INTLast: at Michigan State, 15 tackles ★Team leader in tackles
Ohio State
ReceiverJeremiah Smith52 catches, 984 yards, 12 TDLast: at Indiana, 4 catches, 68 yards, 1 TD; 1 tacklesNo. 2 in FBS in receiving touchdowns
QuarterbackJulian Sayin2,007 passing yards, 19 TDLast: at Indiana, 15 of 29, 235 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT; 5 carries, −26 yardsNo. 3 in FBS in passing touchdowns- SafetyEarl Little II38 tacklesLast: at Indiana, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Ohio State 81% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Northwestern–Ohio State gameOhio State leads 66–14–1 in 81 meetings.
| 2024 | Ohio State 31, Northwestern 7 | |
| 2022 | Ohio State 21, Northwestern 7 | |
| 2020 | Ohio State 22, Northwestern 10 | Big Ten Championship Game |
| 2019 | Ohio State 52, Northwestern 3 | |
| 2018 | Ohio State 45, Northwestern 24 | Big Ten Championship Game |
| 2016 | Ohio State 24, Northwestern 20 |
Around this game
Northwestern
- Next gameat MinnesotaNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonNorthwestern in 2026
- ProgramNorthwestern history and records
Ohio State
- Next gameat NebraskaNov. 21, 2026
- SeasonOhio State in 2026
- ProgramOhio State history and records