The Ohio State Buckeyes and Northwestern Wildcats are set to meet this Saturday in a Big Ten matchup featuring two teams struggling to regain momentum after back-to-back losses, according to Yahoo Sports.
Ohio State enters the contest with a 6-3 record following a 41-28 defeat against Oregon, a game that saw the Buckeyes fall out of College Football Playoff contention.
Despite an early 14-0 lead fueled by Bo Jackson, the team surrendered 38 unanswered points to the Ducks, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Quarterback Luke Fahey, filling in for the injured Julian Sayin, threw for 360 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.
Northwestern also enters the game at 6-3 after a 24-10 loss to Iowa where the offense struggled to find rhythm for much of the afternoon.
Nicco Marchiol, starting for the injured Aiden Chiles, provided the Wildcats’ only touchdown late in the fourth quarter, per Fubo.
Historical data favors the Buckeyes, who hold an 11-game winning streak against Northwestern and maintain a dominant 66-14-1 lead in the all-time series.
Key offensive contributors for Ohio State include Jeremiah Smith, who has recorded 1,200 receiving yards and 14 scores this season, alongside a ground game led by Bo Jackson and Ja’Kobi Jackson.
Northwestern relies on receiver Griffin Wilde and running back Caleb Komolafe to drive its offensive production.
The game is scheduled for a noon kickoff on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, and will be broadcast on FOX.
Fans looking to stream the event can access the game through Fubo, which offers live coverage of various sports and entertainment networks, according to the Fubo platform.
Both programs hope that a victory this weekend will serve as a turning point to salvage their respective seasons after recent disappointments.