Ryan Day was more than willing to take the win and move on from this one. The way the wind was blowing and rain was falling at Ryan Field, it was hard to blame the coach. Miyan Williams ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 2 Ohio State overcame the ugly weather and a stiff challenge from Northwestern for a 21-7 win Saturday. Advertisement The Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) came in trailing only the Volunteers in the season’s first College Football Playoff rankings. But what figured to be an easy win turned into a struggle. Heavy rain that fell at times, and gusting winds that blew passes off course all afternoon helped make it that way. Northwestern’s physical play, particularly in the early going, only added to the difficulties. Advertisement “I’ve never been around conditions like this,” Day said. “It must have been 30-mile-an-hour winds. And if…
Continue Reading: Northwestern hangs with No. 2 Ohio State but ultimately falls 21-7 — the Wildcats’ 8th straight loss
