Ohio State Faces Northwestern at Wrigley Field

No. 2 Ohio State faces Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday, with the Buckeyes needing to win out to maintain their national championship hopes following a narrow loss to Oregon. Coach Ryan Day emphasized the playoff mentality for his team, who are currently 8-1, while Northwestern, at 4-5, seeks to leverage the historic venue to their advantage. Quarterback Will Howard has been a standout for Ohio State, leading a potent offense that is ranked highly in passing efficiency. Northwestern, coming off a close victory against Purdue, aims to upset the odds as they have lost their last ten encounters with the Buckeyes. This game marks Ohio State's first appearance at Wrigley Field, adding to the excitement surrounding the matchup. Both teams have made adjustments to the field layout to ensure a better game-day experience in the unique baseball stadium setting.