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When Ohio State plays Northwestern: Things to know about the game

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Newest development Nov 14, 2026 · 2 reportsLive updates: Ohio State hosts Northwestern looking to avoid third loss in a row

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The slow demise of Ohio State's season since quarterback Julian Sayin was hurt last month in a win over No. 5 Indiana has been painful to watch at times, with losses to USC and Oregon that took the Buckeyes from nearly being a playoff lock to the playoff bubble just being [.

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    Live updates: Ohio State hosts Northwestern looking to avoid third loss in a row

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  1. NBC 4 Columbus

    Watch: Ryan Day, Ohio State coordinators dissect two straight losses, preview Northwestern game (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State is looking to avoid its first three-game losing streak since 2011 when it hosts Northwestern on Saturday at noon. To get back in the win column, the Buckeyes will need a fast turnaround on all sides of the ball.

  2. NBC 4 Columbus

    Know your Ohio State opponent: all about Northwestern (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State looks to snap its two-game losing streak on Saturday against a team it has not lost to in 22 years. Northwestern is next on the docket for the Buckeyes, with the game set to kickoff at noon from Ohio Stadium. The Wildcats hope to take advantage of a reeling [...]

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State vs. Northwestern score predictions: Can the Buckeyes end its losing streak? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik give their score predictions for Ohio State football's game against Northwestern.

  4. NBC 4 Columbus

    When Ohio State plays Northwestern: Things to know about the game (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The slow demise of Ohio State's season since quarterback Julian Sayin was hurt last month in a win over No. 5 Indiana has been painful to watch at times, with losses to USC and Oregon that took the Buckeyes from nearly being a playoff lock to the playoff bubble just being [.

  5. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State football vs. Northwestern: Game-Time Decisions for the Buckeyes against the Wildcats (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's game against Northwestern.

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    No. 20 Ohio State vs. Northwestern: Live updates from Game 10 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Both Ohio State and Northwestern enter their Week 11 matchup at 6-3, each riding two-game losing streaks, with the Buckeyes hosting at Ohio Stadium at noon.

  7. NBC 4 Columbus

    Live updates: Ohio State hosts Northwestern looking to avoid third loss in a row (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- No. 21 Ohio State will try to stop the bleeding and earn its first win since Oct. 17 when it hosts Northwestern. After back-to-back Big Ten losses to USC and Oregon, the Buckeyes take on a Wildcats squad that has unique connections to coach Ryan Day.

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