COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State passed its toughest road test of the season last weekend, beating Penn State 44-31 behind a second-half scoring explosion that opened up what had been a close game. The victory kept the Buckeyes at No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25, the same spot they occupied in the initial College Football Playoff rankings unveiled Tuesday night. Now Ohio State is back to the grind. Another trip looms, this one to Evanston, Illinois, to play Northwestern at noon on Saturday. Ryan Day previews Ohio State’s game at Northwestern Ohio State has won nine straight over Northwestern, including the last four in Evanston. The last time the Buckeyes lost in the series was 2004, when the Wildcats won 33-27 for their first win over the Buckeyes since 1971. Here are a few things to know about the game. Wildcats have played more like kittens After…
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