Fahey, Smith Get No. 21 Ohio State Back on Track with 28-19 Victory over Northwestern – WTOP News
- On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, Ohio State defeated Northwestern 28-19, with star receiver Jeremiah Smith setting a Big Ten record for career receiving yards with 3,875 yards.
- Officials overturned a crucial third-quarter incompletion to credit Smith with an 11-yard catch, extending a drive that led to a touchdown; the reversal drew scrutiny from NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay.
- Quarterback Luke Fahey completed 21 of 32 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Bo Jackson rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown to power the Buckeyes' offense.
- Despite 225 passing yards from Northwestern quarterback Nicco Marchiol, the Wildcats suffered their third consecutive loss and have not won at Ohio Stadium since 1971.
- The 7-3 Buckeyes visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers next week before hosting the Michigan Wolverines in a rivalry game critical for Ohio State's College Football Playoff hopes.
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Fahey, Smith get No. 21 Ohio State back on track with 28-19 victory over Northwestern – WTOP News
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith said it would take a little time for him to build a connection with Luke Fahey after Julian Sayin was injured in Ohio State’s win at Indiana on Oct. 17. It took a couple games, but the Heisman Trophy favorite and the freshman quarterback are on the same track....
Northwestern can't slow down Ohio State
<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio — Luke Fahey passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith had 11 receptions for 117 yards and a score, and No. 21 Ohio State beat Northwestern 28-19 on Saturday.</p><p>Bo Jackson had 114 yards rushing and a touchdown as the Buckeyes (7-3, 5-2 Big Ten) bounced back after losing two straight regular-season games for the first time since 2011.</p><p>Northwestern quarterback Nicco Marchiol had 225 yards passing and acc…
Northwestern loses 3rd straight, falling to record-setting Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State 28-19
Luke Fahey passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith had 11 receptions for 117 yards and a score and No. 21 Ohio State beat Northwestern 28-19 on Saturday.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith becomes Big Ten's all-time leading receiver in just his third college season – Democratic Accent
Jeremiah Smith‘s (likely) final college season might not result in another national title, but he... The post Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith becomes Big Ten’s all-time leading receiver in just his third college season appeared first on Democratic Accent .
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith becomes Big Ten's all-time leading receiver in just his third college season
Jeremiah Smith became the Big Ten's all-time leading receiver during Ohio State football's win over Northwestern, surpassing the mark in just three college seasons.
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