How to Watch Northwestern vs. Ohio State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 16, 2024

Updated Nov. 16, 2024 11:34 a.m. ET

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One of the top receivers in college football will be on display when Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1) take on the Northwestern Wildcats (4-5) on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

The Buckeyes' matchup versus the Wildcats will be available on BTN.

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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Northwestern

When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Ohio State's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Akron	W 52-6
9/7/2024	vs. Western Michigan	W 56-0
9/21/2024	vs. Marshall	W 49-14
9/28/2024	at Michigan State	W 38-7
10/5/2024	vs. Iowa	W 35-7
10/12/2024	at Oregon	L 32-31
10/26/2024	vs. Nebraska	W 21-17
11/2/2024	at Penn State	W 20-13
11/9/2024	vs. Purdue	W 45-0
11/16/2024	at Northwestern	-
11/23/2024	vs. Indiana	-
11/30/2024	vs. Michigan	-

Ohio State 2024 Stats & Insights

Ohio State has been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking 14th-best in total offense (455.2 yards per game) and best in total defense (250.8 yards allowed per game).
Ohio State ranks 29th in passing yards this year (269.9 per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 155.6 passing yards allowed per game.
The Buckeyes have been clicking on all fronts this season, as they rank 11th-best in scoring offense (38.6 points per game) and second-best in scoring defense (10.7 points allowed per game).
The Buckeyes own the 38th-ranked offense this season in terms of rushing yards (185.3 per game), and they've been more effective on defense, ranking fifth-best with just 95.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
Ohio State has the 35th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (43.9% conversion rate), and has been more effective on defense, ranking 13th-best with a 30.1% third-down conversion rate allowed.
The Buckeyes have the 28th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +5, forcing 13 turnovers (57th in the FBS) while turning it over eight times (17th in the FBS).

Ohio State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Will Howard	QB	2,237 YDS (74%) / 22 TD / 5 INT 128 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 14.2 RUSH YPG
Jeremiah Smith	WR	45 REC / 765 YDS / 9 TD / 85 YPG
Quinshon Judkins	RB	647 YDS / 6 TD / 71.9 YPG / 6.1 YPC 12 REC / 94 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.4 REC YPG
Emeka Egbuka	WR	47 REC / 587 YDS / 8 TD / 65.2 YPG
J.T. Tuimoloau	DL	23 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK
Sonny Styles	DB	40 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Cody Simon	LB	35 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK
Lathan Ransom	DB	30 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Northwestern's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Miami (OH)	W 13-6
9/6/2024	vs. Duke	L 26-20
9/14/2024	vs. Eastern Illinois	W 31-7
9/21/2024	at Washington	L 24-5
10/5/2024	vs. Indiana	L 41-24
10/11/2024	at Maryland	W 37-10
10/19/2024	vs. Wisconsin	L 23-3
10/26/2024	at Iowa	L 40-14
11/2/2024	at Purdue	W 26-20
11/16/2024	vs. Ohio State	-
11/23/2024	at Michigan	-
11/30/2024	vs. Illinois	-

Northwestern 2024 Stats & Insights

Northwestern ranks fourth-worst in total yards per game (288), but it has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 53rd in the FBS with 349.1 total yards allowed per contest.
Northwestern's passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 176.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 100th with 240.9 passing yards ceded per contest.
The Wildcats have been struggling on offense, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 19.2 points per game. They have been more effective on defense, surrendering 21.9 points per contest (40th-ranked).
On offense, the Wildcats are a bottom-25 rushing attack, posting only 111.8 rushing yards per game (19th-worst). Fortunately, they are dominating on the other side of the ball, giving up just 108.2 rushing yards per contest (15th-best).
Northwestern's third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, posting a 29.7% third-down percentage, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 49th with a 36.4% third-down rate allowed.
The Wildcats own a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 53rd in the FBS.

Northwestern 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Cam Porter	RB	386 YDS / 6 TD / 42.9 YPG / 4 YPC 18 REC / 127 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.9 REC YPG
Jack Lausch	QB	1,120 YDS (53.6%) / 5 TD / 4 INT 218 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 24.2 RUSH YPG
A.J. Henning	WR	40 REC / 426 YDS / 3 TD / 47.3 YPG
Joseph Himon II	RB	230 YDS / 2 TD / 25.6 YPG / 5.2 YPC 13 REC / 91 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11.4 REC YPG
Mac Uihlein	LB	58 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK
Theran Johnson	DB	44 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD
Xander Mueller	LB	41 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Robert Fitzgerald	DB	32 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD