Ohio State Ends Skid, Smith Sets Record

No. 20 Ohio State beat Northwestern 28-19, ending a two-game losing streak and improving to 7-3 while keeping its slim Big Ten title and College Football Playoff hopes alive. Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey threw three touchdown passes, and running back Bo Jackson added a rushing score as the Buckeyes built enough of a lead despite early mistakes and a close third quarter. Jeremiah Smith caught 11 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown, setting the Big Ten career receiving-yards record; Ohio State’s defense also recorded five sacks. Northwestern fell to 6-4 and extended its losing streak to three games.