Ohio State vs Northwestern preview by the numbers

Ohio State's season is on life support. They need to win their final three games and get some help to have a chance to get to Indianapolis and/or the College Football Playoff. Their first test comes against the Northwestern Wildcats and former OSU offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. Let's preview the game with some stats and historical facts.

Tale of the tape - Ohio State offense vs Northwestern defense

Tale of the tape - Northwestern offense vs Ohio State defense

Series history

This is the 82nd all-time meeting between Northwestern and Ohio State. The Buckeyes lead the series 66-14-1. Their most recent matchup was a 31-7 Ohio State win at Wrigley Field in 2024. The last time Northwestern came to…