Following the first quarter, it looked as if we could have a close game on our hands. No. 4 Ohio State led Northwestern just 7-3 after the first 15 minutes, but then Ohio State did that thing Ohio State does: it scored a lot of points and did so in a hurry. It seemed as if there was a Buckeye in the end zone every time you opened your eyes during the second quarter as Ohio State scored three touchdowns. Now it’s a 31-3 game at halftime, and it’s hard to imagine Northwestern coming back. That is, unless you believe a team that has averaged 14.4 points per game this season can erase a 28-point deficit against one of the best teams in the country.

Justin Fields has thrown for 137 yards and three touchdowns. J.K. Dobbins has scored twice, one on the ground and once through the air while totaling 122 yards. Northwestern has 90 yards as a team.

Halftime.#B1GCats x #GoCats pic.twitter.com/QvxEmeyAlC

— Northwestern Football (@NUFBFamily) October 19, 2019

Welp, it’s 31-3.

Players who have looked at least pretty good: McGowan, the interior o-line, Kuhbander, Newsome.

Been a rough night for pretty much everyone else, including the coaching staff

— Inside NU (@insidenu) October 19, 2019

Nothing for granted…#GoBucks #ToughLove pic.twitter.com/AduHH00JMS

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 19, 2019