No. 21 Ohio St. 28, Northwestern 19
- 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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The Toronto Star
Fahey, Smith get No. 21 Ohio State back on track with 28-19 victory over Northwestern
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — 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
Jeremiah Smith gets credited with a controversial catch vs. Northwestern
Jeremiah Smith seemingly used a Jedi mind trick on the referees during Saturday’s game. Smith and No. 20-ranked Ohio State played Saturday against Northwestern. In the third quarter at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, the Buckeyes star receiver Smith was targeted by quarterback Luke Fahey by the left sideline off a 3rd-and-10 play. Though Smith …
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thesportsleader.comOhio State WR Jeremiah Smith sets Big Ten receiving record
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith continued his record-breaking season on Saturday by setting the Big Ten mark for career receiving yards.Needing 31 yards to break the record, Smith eclipsed that mark following his fourth reception in the first h...
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