Given what happened to Ohio State last week, the line for this game is pretty interesting. Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman said after the Buckeyes loss to Oregon that it seemed like Ohio State's will had been taken from them after the injury to Julian Sayin a few weeks ago.
The Buckeyes find themselves in an unfamiliar spot, perhaps playing out the string, against a Northwestern team that has struggled just as much recently. The Wildcats fell to Oregon two weeks ago, before they were stymied by Iowa last week.
If you are looking for some betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of FanDuel.
Northwestern vs. Ohio State game odds:
All college football odds via FanDuel
- Spread: Northwestern +12.5 (-110), Ohio State -12.5 (-110)
- Money Line: Northwestern +385, Ohio State -500
- Over-Under: Over 45.5 (-110), Under 45.5 (-110)
Northwestern vs. Ohio State prediction, pick:
Northwestern has quarterback health questions of its own, as starter
Aidan Chiles is nursingan upper body injury. Chiles has been ruled out of this game, which will force the Wildcats to look elsewhere for offensive production.
The Wildcats do feature a strong ground attack though, as they've rushed for the second-most yards in the conference. Chiles has been a part of that when healthy, but the Wildcats still have running backs Caleb Komolafe and Joseph Hilmon II to help anchor their running game.
At this point in time, it's difficult to ascertain exactly what Ohio State is. They are still one of the most talented teams in the country, but their spirit appears to have been damaged in a way that is hard to quantify. They may still win, but it's hard to expect them to cover right now.
Prediction: Ohio State 24, Northwestern 21
Best Bet: Northwestern +12.5
Northwestern vs. Ohio State channel, start time, streaming:
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
TV: Fox
Stream: Fox One app, FuboTV
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