11/2/2026 4:29:00 PM | Football
The Buckeyes are set to welcome nationally-ranked Northwestern on Nov. 14 with kickoff scheduled for Noon ET and airing on FOX.
CHICAGO, Ill. – The Big Ten has announced the kickoff time and broadcast information for No. 11 Ohio State's Week 11 game against nationally-ranked Northwestern on Monday afternoon. Â
The Buckeyes will host the Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 14 with kickoff at Ohio Stadium set for Noon ET on FOX. This marks the fourth time Ohio State will play at Noon ET this season and the fourth time the Buckeyes will play on FOX.Â
This marks the first time the two teams will meet at Ohio Stadium in the Ryan Day era and the first time since the 2016 season. The Buckeyes are 4-0 in the Day era including a pair of Big Ten title victories over Northwestern.Â
Overall, this is the 82nd meeting between the two programs with the Buckeyes owning an 11-game winning streak in the series and winning 35 of 36 meetings, dating back to 1971.Â
All-time Ohio State owns a 66-14-1 record against Northwestern.Â
The last matchup against the Wildcats came in the 2024 with the No. 2 Buckeyes coming away with a dominant 31-7 victory over Northwestern at Wrigley Field.Â
Chicago native Carnell Tate hauled in a pair of touchdown catches while fellow wide receiver Jeremiah Smith finished the game with four catches for 100 yards. Running backs Quinshon Judkins and TeVeyon Henderson combined for 150 yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns.Â
On defense, linebacker Sonny Styles led the way with 2.0 sacks to go along with six tackles and two pass breakups. Defensive lineman Jack Sawyer forced the lone turnover in the game and also tied for the team lead with seven tackles.Â
The Buckeyes will host the Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 14 with kickoff at Ohio Stadium set for Noon ET on FOX. This marks the fourth time Ohio State will play at Noon ET this season and the fourth time the Buckeyes will play on FOX.Â
This marks the first time the two teams will meet at Ohio Stadium in the Ryan Day era and the first time since the 2016 season. The Buckeyes are 4-0 in the Day era including a pair of Big Ten title victories over Northwestern.Â
Overall, this is the 82nd meeting between the two programs with the Buckeyes owning an 11-game winning streak in the series and winning 35 of 36 meetings, dating back to 1971.Â
All-time Ohio State owns a 66-14-1 record against Northwestern.Â
The last matchup against the Wildcats came in the 2024 with the No. 2 Buckeyes coming away with a dominant 31-7 victory over Northwestern at Wrigley Field.Â
Chicago native Carnell Tate hauled in a pair of touchdown catches while fellow wide receiver Jeremiah Smith finished the game with four catches for 100 yards. Running backs Quinshon Judkins and TeVeyon Henderson combined for 150 yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns.Â
On defense, linebacker Sonny Styles led the way with 2.0 sacks to go along with six tackles and two pass breakups. Defensive lineman Jack Sawyer forced the lone turnover in the game and also tied for the team lead with seven tackles.Â
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