The stage is set for Ohio State's late-season Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff push, but one more tune-up game in conference play is in store first.
Northwestern
Wildcats
4 - 5 (2-4)
NOV. 17, 2024 - NOON
Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL
BTNOSU -30.5
Northwestern might not be as bad as Purdue on paper, but the bar of competition isn't getting raised much for the Buckeyes from that game. There will be an allure to playing on hallowed baseball ground, as the two sides will meet at the Chicago Cubs' famed Wrigley Field, but the Wildcats are battling to reach the middle tier of the Big Ten.