A promising start during which the Wildcats built a 151-30 edge in yardage over their first two possessions turned into a blowout the other way.

Ohio State scored three touchdowns late in the second quarter and rolled to a win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field.

The Buckeyes (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP) shook off a slow start on the way to their fourth consecutive win since a 32-31 loss at Oregon on Oct. 12. Next up is a pivotal matchup with No. 5 Indiana next weekend.