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.
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.
Ohio State looks to win its fourth straight Big Ten championship and secure a berth in the College Football Playoff when it plays Northwestern on Saturday in Indianapolis.
Ohio State will not release a status report for the Big Ten title game until Saturday morning, leaving questions and rumors about player availability to linger until game day.
Ahead of Saturday's Big Ten championship matchup with Northwestern, staffers Ramzy Nasrallah, Kevin Harrish and David Wertheim join the 11W roundtable.
