This is the first of two games at Wrigley Field for Northwestern. The Wildcats' first five home games were at their temporary lakefront facility while their new stadium scheduled for 2026 is constructed.

Will Howard passed for two touchdowns, Quinshon Judkins had two 1-yard TD runs and No. 2 Ohio State pounded Northwestern 31-7 on Saturday at Wrigley Field. The Buckeyes (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP) shook off a slow start on the way to their fourth consecutive win since a 32-31 loss at Oregon on Oct.