Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats
Saturday, November 16th 2024 (12:00 PM EST)
Ohio State -28 (43.5) (-9000) Open: -30.5
Ohio State 31 - Northwestern: 7 (Big Ten)
Buckeyes (14 - 2) (10 - 6 - 0)
Coach Ryan Day (56 - 8)
Avg Score : 36 - 13 (30 - 17 on Road)
Record Prediction: 14 - 2 (#1)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Coach Ryan Day (56 - 8)
Avg Score : 36 - 13 (30 - 17 on Road)
Record Prediction: 14 - 2 (#1)
Wins: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 1)
Wind: 15 MPH
NW coming off BYE
OSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Ohio State -40.5 (SP+ OSU -39.5)
Projected Score: OSU: 41 - NW: 1 (42)
OSU Win prob: 97% | Cover: 53%
OSU Travel: 282 miles, 1 hrs ahead
NW coming off BYE
OSU is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Ohio State -40.5 (SP+ OSU -39.5)
Projected Score: OSU: 41 - NW: 1 (42)
OSU Win prob: 97% | Cover: 53%
OSU Travel: 282 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Wildcats (4 - 8) (4 - 8 - 0)
Coach David Braun (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 18 - 26 (18 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Coach David Braun (8 - 5)
Avg Score : 18 - 26 (18 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4 - 8 (#101)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 0)
| Ohio State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Ohio State vs Akron | -50.5 | 58.5 | W 52 - 6 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Ohio State vs Western Michigan | -37.5 | 54.5 | W 56 - 0 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Ohio State vs Marshall | -40.0 | 57.0 | W 49 - 14 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Ohio State at Michigan State | -23.5 | 48.5 | W 38 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Ohio State vs Iowa | -17.0 | 46.0 | W 35 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Ohio State at Oregon | -3.5 | 54.5 | L 31 - 32 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Ohio State vs Nebraska | -25.0 | 48.5 | W 21 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Ohio State at Penn State | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 20 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Ohio State vs Purdue | -37.5 | 55.5 | W 45 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Ohio State vs Northwestern | -28.0 | 43.5 | W 31 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Ohio State vs Indiana | -10.5 | 52.5 | W 38 - 15 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Ohio State vs Michigan | -20.5 | 41.5 | L 10 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 12/21 | Ohio State vs Tennessee | -7.5 | 47.0 | W 42 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Wed 1/1 | Ohio State vs Oregon | -2.5 | 55.5 | W 41 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Fri 1/10 | Ohio State vs Texas | -6.5 | 51.5 | W 28 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Mon 1/20 | Ohio State vs Notre Dame | -8.5 | 45.5 | W 34 - 23 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 1, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Ohio State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 1, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg: 2, Bad: 1, Poor: 3
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Northwestern's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Northwestern vs Miami (OH) | -4.0 | 43.0 | W 13 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Fri 9/6 | Northwestern vs Duke | -2.5 | 37.5 | L 20 - 26 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Northwestern vs Eastern Illinois | -26.5 | 38.5 | W 31 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Northwestern at Washington | +11.5 | 42.5 | L 5 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/5 | Northwestern vs Indiana | +12.5 | 40.5 | L 24 - 41 | O | N | |
| Fri 10/11 | Northwestern at Maryland | +11.0 | 45.0 | W 37 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Northwestern vs Wisconsin | +9.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Northwestern at Iowa | +16.5 | 38.5 | L 14 - 40 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Northwestern at Purdue | +3.0 | 44.5 | W 26 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Northwestern vs Ohio State | +28.0 | 43.5 | L 7 - 31 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Northwestern at Michigan | +10.5 | 35.5 | L 6 - 50 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Northwestern vs Illinois | +8.5 | 42.5 | L 28 - 38 | O | N | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 2, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 2, Avg: 2, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2024)
Overall Stats 2024
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU | #1 (.43) | 52% (3) | 35.7 | 48% (19) | 3.37 (15) | 137 | 56% (1) | 211 | 4.6 (15) | #2 (-.01) | 36% (7) | 12.9 | 39% (26) | 34% (8) | 2.05 (1) | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 17.8 | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 26.3 | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU | #1 (.43) | 52% (3) | 48% (19) | 3.37 (15) | 137 | 56% (1) | 211 | 4.6 (15) | #2 (-.01) | 36% (7) | 39% (26) | 34% (8) | 2.05 (1) | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | ||
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Offense | 16 | 35.7 | 29.7 | 51.8% | 4.6 | 0.8 | 17 | 347 | 137 | 211 | 5 | 49% | 50% | 48% | 56% | 12% | .43 |
| NW Defense | 12 | 26.3 | 26.3 | 45% | 3.74 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 53% | 44% | 46% | 15% | .15 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Defense | 16 | 12.9 | 17.3 | 36.3% | 2.05 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 39% | 34% | 19% | -.01 |
| NW Offense | 12 | 17.8 | 17.8 | 37.1% | 3.02 | 1.5 | 16 | 285 | 99 | 186 | 3.4 | 45% | 54% | 39% | 36% | 19% | .02 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 16 | 24:27 | 16.9 | 42% | 70% | 3.4 | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 2 | 28.8 |
| Northwestern | 12 | 29:49 | 16 | 33% | 50% | 4.8 | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 3 | 28 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Offense | 16 | 49% (77) | 48% (19) | 27.3 | 136.8 | 5 | 28 (25) | .31 (8) | 3.37 (15) | 76% (48) | 7% (7) | 1.11 (16) |
| NW Defense | 12 | 47% (26) | 44% (80) | - | - | - | - | .07 (42) | 2.99 (63) | 69% (47) | 8% (107) | 0.86 (15) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Defense | 16 | 53% (90) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .01 (15) | 2.9 (48) | 67% (33) | 13% (16) | 0.87 (20) |
| NW Offense | 12 | 45% (106) | 39% (113) | 29.3 | 98.6 | 3.4 | 12 (114) | .07 (102) | 2.63 (124) | 66% (112) | 11% (98) | 1.1 (20) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Offense | 16 | 50% (60) | 56% (1) | 16.7 | 23.4 | 210.6 | 9 | 12.6 | 31 (6) | 9 (48) | .58 (1) | 1.6 (70) | 27% (7) | 37% (12) | .55 (6) | 5% (42) | 2.1 (41) |
| NW Defense | 12 | 53% (110) | 46% (117) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 (66) | .25 (77) | 1.4 (13) | 27% (128) | 35% (116) | .28 (55) | 7% (33) | 1.8 (24) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Defense | 16 | 46% (35) | 34% (8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .02 (2) | 1.5 (28) | 32% (74) | 30% (66) | .16 (13) | 6% (61) | 1.7 (6) |
| NW Offense | 12 | 54% (31) | 36% (116) | 17.6 | 32.7 | 186.1 | 5.7 | 10.6 | 7 (130) | 11 (72) | .02 (132) | 1.3 (134) | 35% (119) | 31% (79) | .2 (109) | 8% (121) | 1.8 (119) |
Ohio State's Power Ratings
Ohio State's Power Rating: 32.14 #1
Ohio State's Offense Rating: 29.14 #5
Ohio State's Defense Rating: -3.55 #1
2024 Talent Rating: 1034.00 #5
Blue Chip Ratio: 75% #2
Ohio State's 2024 Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Ohio State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 31.2 #1
Ohio State's Offense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #3
Ohio State's Defense SP+ Rating: 9.2 #1
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 830.11
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Ohio State's Power Rating: 32.14 #1
Ohio State's Offense Rating: 29.14 #5
Ohio State's Defense Rating: -3.55 #1
2024 Talent Rating: 1034.00 #5
Blue Chip Ratio: 75% #2
Ohio State's 2024 Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Ohio State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 31.2 #1
Ohio State's Offense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #3
Ohio State's Defense SP+ Rating: 9.2 #1
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 830.11
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 32.14 Northwestern: -9.06
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 31.2 Northwestern: -8.2
Ohio State: 32.14 Northwestern: -9.06
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 31.2 Northwestern: -8.2
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: -9.06 #100
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
2024 Talent Rating: 730.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Northwestern's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Northwestern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 830.11
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Northwestern's Power Rating: -9.06 #100
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 11.18 #125
Northwestern's Defense Rating: 11.29 #83
2024 Talent Rating: 730.00 #50
Blue Chip Ratio: 2 #82
Northwestern's 2024 Expected Record: 4.0 - 8.0
Northwestern's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.2 #101
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.5 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.3 #51
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 830.11
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Ohio State Scoring
Offense: 35.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.7
Defense: 12.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 17.3
Ohio State's 2024 Record
Record: 14 - 2
Record vs Spread: 10 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 35.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.7
Defense: 12.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 17.3
Ohio State's 2024 Record
Record: 14 - 2
Record vs Spread: 10 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio State 41
Northwestern 1
Total Points: 42
Based on Last 4 Games
Ohio State 20
Northwestern 15
Total Points: 34
Based on Entire Season
Ohio State 30
Northwestern 16
Total Points: 46
Ohio State 41
Northwestern 1
Total Points: 42
Based on Last 4 Games
Ohio State 20
Northwestern 15
Total Points: 34
Based on Entire Season
Ohio State 30
Northwestern 16
Total Points: 46
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.3
Northwestern's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 17.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 17.8
Defense: 26.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.3
Northwestern's 2024 Record
Record: 4 - 8
Record vs Spread: 4 - 8 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 6 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/16 | Northwestern | 7 | Ohio State | 31 | Ohio State -28 | Northwestern | 43.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/05 | Northwestern | 7 | Ohio State | 21 | Ohio State -37.5 | Northwestern | 55.0 | Under |
| 2020 | 12/19 | Ohio State | 22 | Northwestern | 10 | Ohio State -16.5 | Northwestern | 57.5 | Under |
| 2019 | 10/18 | Northwestern | 3 | Ohio State | 52 | Ohio State -26.5 | Ohio State | 50.0 | Over |
| 2018 | 12/01 | Ohio State | 45 | Northwestern | 24 | Ohio State -16.5 | Ohio State | 62.5 | Over |
| 2016 | 10/29 | Ohio State | 24 | Northwestern | 20 | Ohio State -24 | Northwestern | 53.5 | Under |
| 2013 | 10/05 | Northwestern | 30 | Ohio State | 40 | Ohio State -5.5 | Ohio State | 0 | |
| 2008 | 11/08 | Northwestern | 10 | Ohio State | 45 | ||||
| 2007 | 09/22 | Ohio State | 58 | Northwestern | 7 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/11 | Northwestern | 10 | Ohio State | 54 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/12 | Ohio State | 48 | Northwestern | 7 | ||||
| 2004 | 10/02 | Northwestern | 33 | Ohio State | 27 | ||||
| 2003 | 09/27 | Ohio State | 20 | Northwestern | 0 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/05 | Northwestern | 16 | Ohio State | 27 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/06 | Ohio State | 38 | Northwestern | 20 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 1 | 4 | 2 Overs |
| Ohio State | 14 | 3 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 8 - 7 | 3 - 4 | 1 - 2 | 2 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 7 - 8 | 4 - 3 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 1 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | OSU | NW |
| Power RatePwr | #1 | #100 |
| SP+SP+ | #1 | #101 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #2 | #111 |
| OffenseOff | #5 | #131 |
| DefenseDef | #2 | #47 |
| Spec TeamsST | #11 | #123 |
| TalentTal | #5 | #50 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #2 | #82 |
Ohio State Notes
(12/17) QB's Noland (Fr) & Brown (Jr) left via portal
(12/1) Off awful, Rgame abysmal, Howard 2 Int in UM L
(12/1) 20 mil roster, still can't beat U. Coaching fail
(11/24) Mauled IU, D held to 153 yds. Off was OK
(11/19) Starting C McLaughlin out for season (ACL)
(11/18) Flat start vs NW, Howard OK, Rgame just OK
(11/3) OL was great considering injuries. Rgame beat PSU
(11/2) Def owned Penn St. Howard tough, Rgame alive
(10/26) Backup LT went down in Nebraska game
(10/22) Starting LT Simmons out for season
(10/12) Def torched by Oregon. Judkins/Downs vanished
Northwestern Notes
(8/4) Home games @ practice field. Wind factor
(12/21) Signed QB P Stone (SMU)
(11/18) QB Lausch tough vs OSU, Rgame abysmal, Def OK
(10/19) Off awful vs Wisc, 200 yds, 9 1st D, 2-14 3rd
(10/12) Killed MD. Tough, hard nosed. 4 TO's but Off bad
(10/11) OL bad in Run game, top 20 in Pass protection
(10/10) QB Lausch a big upgrade, genuine JAG QB
(9/10) QB: Jack Lausch replacing ineffective Mike Wright
(9/1) Rock fight 13-6 W over Mia Oh, QB Wright JAG
(8/28) QB battle (3 way), WR decent with exp.
(8/28) QB Wright (Miss St) seems to have won this job
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| OSU Off | NW Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #5 | #47 |
| SuccessSuc | #3 | #106 |
| ExplosiveExp | #17 | #16 |
| PPAPPA | #1 | #57 |
| PowerPwr | #5 | #83 |
| SP+SP+ | #3 | #51 |
| Pts POPPO | #15 | #64 |
| HavocHav | #14 | #77 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| OSU Off | NW Def | |
| Run GameRun | #19 | #76 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #19 | #80 |
| Run ExplRExp | #16 | #15 |
| PPAExp | #8 | #42 | Run BlockR Blk | #29 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #15 | #63 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #48 | #40 |
| TackleTak | - | #102 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49% | ||
|---|---|---|
| OSU Off | NW Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #18 | #51 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #1 | #117 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #70 | #13 |
| PPAExp | #1 | #77 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #97 | #41 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #7 | #107 |
| DB HavocDB | #42 | #33 |
| Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW Off | OSU Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #131 | #2 |
| SuccessSuc | #123 | #7 |
| ExplosiveExp | #101 | #15 |
| PPAPPA | #129 | #2 |
| PowerPwr | #125 | #1 |
| SP+SP+ | #124 | #1 |
| Pts POPPO | #127 | #1 |
| HavocHav | #118 | #22 |
| Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| NW Off | OSU Def | |
| Run GameRun | #129 | #3 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #113 | #26 |
| Run ExplRExp | #20 | #20 |
| PPAExp | #102 | #15 | Run BlockR Blk | #82 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #124 | #48 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #129 | #97 |
| TackleTak | - | #12 |
| Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | NW Off | OSU Def |
| Pass GamePass | #130 | #7 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #116 | #8 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #134 | #28 |
| PPAExp | #132 | #2 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #61 | #18 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #98 | #16 |
| DB HavocDB | #121 | #61 |
Program Comparison
NW 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5
OSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFB Elites
'25 Profile: Remains CFB Elites
NW 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'25 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5
OSU 5 Year Profile: Consistent CFB Elites
'25 Profile: Remains CFB Elites
Weather Forecast
Playing in Wrigley Field
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 54° - Wind: 15 mph
Playing in Wrigley Field
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 54° - Wind: 15 mph
Ohio State 28.0 (43.5)
Ohio State won at Northwestern this year (31-7)
Previous Matchups
Ohio State beat Northwestern last year (31-7)
Ohio State beat Northwestern in 2022 (21-7)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Howard (Tr) | 309 | 423 | 73% | 4010 | 35 | 10 | 9.5 |
| Devin Brown | 11 | 20 | 55% | 114 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins (Tr) | 194 | 1060 | 14 | 5.5 | 86 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 144 | 1016 | 10 | 7.1 | 66 |
| Will Howard (Tr) | 105 | 226 | 7 | 2.2 | 19 |
| James Peoples | 49 | 197 | 2 | 4.0 | 18 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | 76 | 1315 | 15 | 17.3 | 70 |
| Emeka Egbuka | 81 | 1011 | 10 | 12.5 | 68 |
| Carnell Tate | 52 | 733 | 4 | 14.1 | 40 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 27 | 284 | 1 | 10.5 | 75 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Simon | 112 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Sonny Styles | 100 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Caleb Downs (Tr) | 81 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Lathan Ransom | 75 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Tuimoloau | 61 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Jack Sawyer | 59 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Cody Simon | 112 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Sonny Styles | 100 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jordan Hancock | 48 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Cody Simon | 112 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lausch | 159 | 296 | 54% | 1714 | 7 | 8 | 5.8 |
| Mike Wright (Tr) | 39 | 67 | 58% | 356 | 0 | 1 | 5.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Porter | 126 | 501 | 6 | 4.0 | 44 |
| Joseph Himon II | 52 | 257 | 2 | 4.9 | 51 |
| Jack Lausch | 87 | 213 | 2 | 2.4 | 29 |
| Caleb Komolafe | 50 | 139 | 0 | 2.8 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Henning | 59 | 603 | 4 | 10.2 | 46 |
| Bryce Kirtz | 39 | 598 | 0 | 15.3 | 55 |
| Thomas Gordon | 27 | 252 | 1 | 9.3 | 26 |
| Cam Porter | 23 | 174 | 0 | 7.6 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Uihlein | 84 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Xander Mueller | 57 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Theran Johnson | 53 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Devin Turner | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hubbard | 33 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Anto Saka | 15 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Uihlein | 84 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theran Johnson | 53 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Josh Fussell | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Xander Mueller | 57 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |