Northwestern Travels to Columbus to Face Ohio State on Nov. 14

Northwestern’s schedule features a third away contest versus a likely preseason No. 1 opponent, this time the Ohio State Buckeyes on Nov. 14 in Columbus. Ohio State comes off a 12-2 campaign that included an unbeaten regular season, a loss to Indiana in the Big Ten championship and a playoff defeat by Miami. The team retains 60 % of its players, holds the No. 1 spot in overall SP+ and leads the nation in defense, while its offense ranks second.

Key figures include wide-out Jeremiah Smith, quarterback Julian Sayan, and new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who replaces Brian Hartline. Defensively, Matt Patricia returns for a second year, with a refreshed line and secondary despite the departure of several draft-bound stars. The game will test Northwestern against a deep, talent-laden Buckeye roster that still aims to reclaim national prominence.