Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes prediction & odds
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Ohio Stadium
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When and where is Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes?
Northwestern Wildcats visit Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 14, 2026.
Who is favored in Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes?
Ohio State Buckeyes are the favorite at DraftKings: moneyline -440, a price that implies about 81%. Northwestern Wildcats are +340.
What are the spread and the over/under for Northwestern Wildcats vs Ohio State Buckeyes?
DraftKings has OSU -11.5, with the total at 47.5.
How are Northwestern Wildcats and Ohio State Buckeyes playing lately?
Ohio State Buckeyes are 6-4 in their last 10, Northwestern Wildcats 6-4.
Ohio State Buckeyes and Northwestern Wildcats both enter their upcoming matchup with identical records of 6-3. The game is set to take place at Ohio Stadium on November 14, 2026, at 17:00 UTC. The Buckeyes are currently favored by 11.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 47.5. The weather forecast indicates a temperature of 40°F with gusts reaching 20 mph and a low chance of precipitation.
In their last five games, Ohio State has struggled, losing their last two contests against Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans. Their most recent game saw them fall 41-28 to Oregon. Meanwhile, Northwestern's recent performance has also been inconsistent, suffering defeats to Iowa Hawkeyes and Oregon Ducks, but they did secure victories against Ball State, Michigan State, and Rutgers in prior weeks.
Key players to watch include Ohio State's Julian Sayin, who has thrown for 2,007 yards with 19 touchdowns, and Northwestern's Aidan Chiles, who has accumulated 1,898 passing yards and 13 touchdowns. The matchup promises to be competitive as both teams look to improve their standings.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OSU -11.5 | 47.5 o -105 / u -115 | Northwestern Wildcats +340 · Ohio State Buckeyes -440 |
Leaders
- Passing yardsJulian Sayin131/192, 2,007 YDS, 19 TD, 4 INTOhio State Buckeyes
- Rushing yardsBo Jackson139 CAR, 685 YDS, 6 TDOhio State Buckeyes
- Receiving yardsJeremiah Smith69 REC, 1,200 YDS, 14 TDOhio State Buckeyes
- Passing yardsAidan Chiles139/202, 1,898 YDS, 13 TD, 1 INTNorthwestern Wildcats
- Rushing yardsCaleb Komolafe111 CAR, 643 YDS, 5 TDNorthwestern Wildcats
- Receiving yardsGriffin Wilde49 REC, 813 YDS, 5 TDNorthwestern Wildcats
Recent form
Ohio State Buckeyes
Last 10: 6-4Streak L233.1 scored · 17.8 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W31-14vs Iowa HawkeyesOct 3
- W45-16vs Maryland TerrapinsOct 10
- W19-15vs Indiana HoosiersOct 17
- L30-18vs USC TrojansOct 31
- L41-28vs Oregon DucksNov 7
Northwestern Wildcats
Last 10: 6-4Streak L229.2 scored · 19.4 allowed per game1-3 away
- W45-14vs Ball State CardinalsOct 10
- W24-21vs Michigan State SpartansOct 17
- W42-14vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsOct 24
- L34-26vs Oregon DucksOct 31
- L24-10vs Iowa HawkeyesNov 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 9-0 | 6-0 |
| Indiana | 8-1 | 5-1 |
| Oregon | 6-3 | 4-2 |
| Ohio State | 6-3 | 4-2 |
| Iowa | 7-2 | 4-2 |
| Wisconsin | 6-3 | 4-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 4-2 |
| Illinois | 6-3 | 4-2 |
| Northwestern | 6-3 | 3-3 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 3-3 |
| Penn State | 5-4 | 2-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan | 5-4 | 2-4 |
| Nebraska | 5-4 | 2-4 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 1-5 |
| Maryland | 3-6 | 1-5 |
| Michigan State | 3-6 | 1-5 |
Box score
| Stat | Northwestern Wildcats | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Total points per game | 31.0 | 35.7 |
| Yards per game | 421.2 | 467.9 |
| Passing yards per game | 231.0 | 320.2 |
| Rushing yards per game | 190.2 | 147.7 |
| Total points per game allowed | 19.3 | 18.3 |
| Yards per game allowed | 365.4 | 287.0 |
| Passing yards per game allowed | 216.1 | 189.9 |
| Rushing yards per game allowed | 149.3 | 97.1 |
Venue
- Ohio StadiumColumbus, OH
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