No. 20 Ohio State puts an end to two-game lose streak: Tops Northwestern 28-19

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) comes down with a catch on a Buckeye third down. Ohio State beat the Northwestern Wildcats 28-19 on Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor With 5:09 left in the third quarter, Ohio State was staring down third down and 13 from Northwestern’s 28-yard line, clinging to a one-point lead. Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey stepped back after the snap, looked downfield, and threw a spiral toward wide receiver Jeremiah Smith along the sideline. The Buckeyes’ top receiver went up to meet the ball at the Wildcats’ 17-yard line, and was immediately pushed out of bounds. Despite an initial out-of-bounds call, Smith’s cleats lingered just long enough on the green turf to keep him inbounds and keep the Buckeye drive alive. The Buckeyes scored a touchdown later in the possession and never looked back, topping Northwestern 28-19 Saturday at Ohio Stadium to end their two-game losing streak and give hope to despondent Buckeye Nation.

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