Ohio State seeks end to losing streak against Northwestern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Ohio State faces Northwestern on November 13, 2026, looking to break a two-game losing streak. The Buckeyes haven't lost three straight games since 2011. Ohio State's defense has struggled, allowing 41 points to Oregon, while their pass rush averages just 1.2 sacks per game. Northwestern brings its own challenges with quarterback Aidan Chiles unavailable, but Nicco Marchiol steps in under coach Chip Kelly. The Buckeyes must find their offensive rhythm to recover their season hopes.
- •Ohio State has lost back-to-back games for the first time in Ryan Day's tenure.
- •The Buckeyes have not lost three games in a season since 2011.
- •Ohio State's defense allows 367 yards and 28.7 points over the last three games.
- •Northwestern's starting quarterback Aidan Chiles is out for this game.
- •Ohio State needs to exploit Northwestern's struggling defense.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State Must Stop The Bleeding Vs Northwestern
"For the first time since 2011, Ohio State lost back-to-back regular season games. Northwestern is up to make that three straight. Can OSU get back to winning?
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