Northwestern at No. 8 Ohio State Week 4

Ohio State is 32-8 at home against Northwestern. 1971 was the last time the Wildcats, a 22 point underdog, won in Ohio Stadium.

Northwestern's quarterback, C.J. Bacher, has thrown for 838 yards this season. 368 of those yards came last week against Duke. Wide receiver Ross Lane has 14 receptions for 179 yards.
If Tyrell Sutton can't play (bum ankle) look for Brandon Roberson (5.6 yards per carry, 2 touchdowns) to take his place.

Ohio State's Beanie Wells (5.4 ypc) and Brandon Saine (5.5 ypc) are becoming the one-two punch that Maurice Wells was hoping to be apart of this year. Brian Robiskie's 342 receiving yards have him tied for the lead in the Big Ten.

Like last year, James Laurinaitis has his name all over Ohio State's defensive statistics. The “Little Animal” leads the team in interceptions, tackles and sacks.

The Views Take
For a brief time in the recent past Northwestern actually gave Ohio State fans some pause for concern. Today the men in purple are back to the Mildcats of old.

Ohio State 27, Northwestern 7

Ohio State's History Against Nortwestern
Overall Record (57-14-1)
Avg. Score 27-9
Total Score 1,954-671

Home Record (32-8)
Avg. Score 27-8
Total Score 1,097-309

Away Record (24-6-1)
Avg. Score 28-12
Total Score 857-365

Cleveland 1991 (1-0)
Score 34-3

Last Ten Games (9-1)
Avg. Score 37-12
Total Score 367-120

Home Record (5-0)
Avg. Score 41-7
Total Score 206-36

Away Record (4-1)
Avg. Score 32-17
Total Score 161-84