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November 14, 2026 β’ Ohio Stadium, Columbus
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ November 14, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats (6-3) takes on Ohio State Buckeyes (6-3) at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Northwestern Wildcats
Visiting Side
Record
6-3
Ohio State Buckeyes
Home Side
Record
6-3
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
74%
Northwestern Wildcats
VS
26%
Ohio State Buckeyes
Projected Score
NOR 31
-
OHI 29
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Northwestern Wildcats scoring offense has an edge over Ohio State Buckeyes defense.
- Northwestern Wildcats generates significantly more total yardage.
- Northwestern Wildcats aerial attack exposes Ohio State Buckeyes secondary.
- Northwestern Wildcats controls the trenches in the run game.
Northwestern Wildcats
STAT
Ohio State Buckeyes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Ohio State Buckeyes plays on familiar turf at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Northwestern Wildcats Could Win
Northwestern Wildcats scoring offense has an edge over Ohio State Buckeyes defense.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes Could Win
Ohio State Buckeyes will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Northwestern Wildcats generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Ohio Stadium, Columbus
Dome/Indoor β’ 42Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: OSU -12.5 | O/U: 46.5
Team Leaders
Northwestern Wildcats Leaders
Ryan Boe
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Daniel Anderson
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ricky Ahumaraeze
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Ohio State Buckeyes Leaders
Luke Fahey
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Favour Akih
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
David Adolph
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Northwestern Wildcats (37.1%)
Ohio State Buckeyes (62.9%)
Total Submissions: 54 circles
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