Justin Hilliard racked up a career-high nine tackles and key interception in the Big Ten title game as his roller coaster of an Ohio State career continues.
After an underwhelming start to the season, Trey Sermon delivered a special performance when the Buckeyes needed him to be at his best in Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game.
Seth Towns makes his Ohio State debut following a two-and-a-half-year layoff during which he went through a prolonged rehabilitation from a knee injury.
Nortwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald is disappointed with missed opportunities, and thinks Ohio State is a team worthy of competing for a championship.
Ohio State will be without leading receiver Chris Olave, punter Drue Chrisman, starting linebacker Baron Browning and others for the Big Ten championship game.
