Coming off an open week, Ohio State started a bit slow leading just 7-3 after the first quarter but the Buckeyes scored 45 unanswered points from there on the way to a 52-3 thrashing of Northwestern in Ryan Field.
The win improved Ryan Day's squad to 7-0 on the season, setting up a monster clash with Wisconsin next Saturday at noon.
Ohio State's defense overwhelmed a putrid Northwestern offense holding the Wildcats to 42 yards through the air on 6-of-21 passing and 157 rushing yards on 3.3 per carry. For the sixth time in seven games, the Buckeye defense held its opponent to 10 points or less.