Ohio State at Northwestern 10/18/19 - College Football Picks & Predictions

On Friday, the No. 3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes visit Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois to play a Big Ten showdown against the Northwestern Wildcats. The Buckeyes were idle in Week 7, but routed the Michigan State Spartans in their most recent outing 34-10. Justin Fields threw for 26 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, while J.K. Dobbins rushed for 172 yards and one touchdown. 

Northwestern did not play in Week 7 due to a bye and the week before lost to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 13-10. The Wildcats lost on a last second field goal by the Cornhuskers. The most recent two games between the two had gone to overtime and seven of the last nine games between the two have been decided by a touchdown or less. 

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields has 1,298 yards passing and 18 touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for 283 yards and eight TDs. J.K. Dobbins is the leading rusher with 826 yards and six touchdowns. The leading receiver for Ohio State is Binjimen Victor with 348 yards and three touchdowns. Jordan Fuller is the leading tackler for Ohio State with 32.

Hunter Johnson has thrown for 367 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions for Northwestern. Drake Anderson is the leading rusher with 366 yards and three touchdowns. The leading receiver is Bennett Skowronek with 141 yards. The Wildcats are led in tackles by Travis Whillock with 44.