Off-Script Ohio: Previewing Northwestern and looking ahead to the CFP picture

After consecutive losses to USC and Oregon, Ohio State desperately needs a response. The Buckeyes have fallen to 6-3 and dropped to No. 20 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. They return to the Shoe on Saturday to host Northwestern, another 6-3 team looking to get back on track. Cole and Joey preview the matchup, discuss Ohio State’s chances of making the Big Ten Championship Game, and look around at another busy weekend of college football.

Northwestern preview

Northwestern is coming off a 24-10 loss to Iowa, their second straight defeat after falling to Oregon the previous week. The Wildcats are 6-3 overall and 3-3 in Big Ten play, making Saturday an important game for both…