June 7, 2026

Film study: Dwayne Haskins picked apart Northwestern when Ohio State let him

Ohio State’s 45-24 win over Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship felt a lot like just about every Ohio State game this year. The Buckeyes let Northwestern stick around for three quarters before stepping on the gas late and pulling away for a win that looks better on paper than on film. Oh, and when Ohio State needed a spark, Dwayne Haskins rose to the occasion, just as he has all year. When Ohio State needed saving from conservative play calling, Dwayne Haskins was there to save the day. That’s just what Dwayne Haskins does. Call it Dwayne magic, call it a Heisman moment, whatever you call it, remember that at the core, it was the same thing Dwayne has done all year. When the Buckeyes need saving, as they did quite often this year, Dwayne Haskins was there—perhaps for the final time. Let’s reflect on that a little bit.…

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