Game Preview: Ohio State vs Northwestern

Ohio State’s championship path has narrowed, but the season is not over. With both teams at 6–3 and both starting quarterbacks sidelined, can Luke Fahey, Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes rebuild their run game and respond against Northwestern? Our complete Buckeye50 preview breaks down the matchup, injuries, three keys, the postseason stakes and a record-setting afternoon that may be waiting for No. 4.

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Bold Predictions: Northwestern

Ohio State has reached the point in the season when every remaining game must be treated as its own assignment.

The Buckeyes cannot undo the 38 unanswered points they allowed against Oregon, repair a three-loss résumé in one afternoon or control every result needed to reopen the path to Indianapolis. They can respond with a complete performance against Northwestern, stop the two-game losing streak and begin the only finish that leaves anything meaningful available: three consecutive victories.

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Buckeye50 Playoff Picks – November 10, 2026

The College Football Playoff picture looks completely different after another wild weekend.

Georgia is back at No. 1, Notre Dame takes down Miami, and Utah and UCLA remain unbeaten. Meanwhile, Ohio State’s loss to Oregon sends the Buckeyes to No. 21 and outside our projected 12-team field.

Our latest Buckeye50 Playoff Picks break down all 12 contenders, the biggest bubble teams, and where the Buckeyes go from here.

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Buckeyes Build Big First-Half Lead, Hold Off Marshall for 84-74 Win

Ohio State appeared to be in control early, using a 16-2 run before the second media timeout of the first half to create separation and eventually take an 18-point advantage

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Monday Musings: Northwestern

Ohio State led Oregon 14–0, then watched the Ducks score 38 unanswered in a loss that left the Buckeyes with almost no postseason margin. This week’s Monday Musings separates Luke Fahey’s real progress and Jeremiah Smith’s record chase from the warning signs hidden by the final numbers—and looks ahead to a must-win home game against Northwestern.

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Game Recap: Ohio State 28 – Oregon 41

Ohio State’s 41-28 loss to Oregon felt like more than just another defeat. The Buckeyes led 14-0, watched the Ducks score 38 unanswered points and now sit at 6-3 with the championship expectations from August largely gone.

Our Buckeye50 postgame takes a more reflective look at what happened, where this team stands and what can still be salvaged over the final three games. Luke Fahey continues to grow, Jeremiah Smith is still making plays, but the defense and overall consistency remain major concerns.

The playoff dream may be fading, but the season is not over.

Three games remain.

Win them.

And finish it by beating Michigan.

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Week 10 Predictions – 2026

Last Week:  Ohio State looked great on the stat sheet in every category but the scoreboard.  For some reason, they could not get it together to win in LA. The 30-18

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Strong Second Half Fuels Ohio State Past Youngstown State in Home Opening Win

Coming off a road defeat in their season opener, the 2026-27 Ohio State basketball team made its home debut and made the most of it, using a decisive 16-2 run midway through the second half to create separation and pull away from a pesky Youngstown State squad, defeating the visiting Penguins 89-65.

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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Oregon

Ohio State’s margin for error is gone. The No. 12 Buckeyes return to the Horseshoe with Luke Fahey making his second start, a suddenly productive two-back rushing attack and their playoff hopes on the line against No. 23 Oregon. We break down the line-play battle, Jeremiah Smith’s record chase, both teams’ injury concerns, three keys and why this game should remain tight into the fourth quarter.

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Bold Predictions: Oregon

Ohio State does not need a cosmetic rebound. It needs evidence that it can correct the details that turned 464 yards at USC into only 18 points. The Buckeyes need touchdowns instead of field goals, pressure instead of prolonged coverage and discipline instead of another afternoon spent recovering from their own mistakes. Here are three bold predictions for Ohio State’s playoff-pressure matchup with Oregon.

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