Northwestern
4-6 , 2-5
#2 Ohio State
9-1 , 6-1
Northwestern Drops 31-7 Decision To No. 2 Ohio State
11/16/2024 2:23:00 PM | Football
CHICAGO (November 16, 2024) - Jack Lausch tallied his second rushing touchdown of the season as Northwestern (4-6, 2-5 B1G) fell by a final score of 31-7 to No. 2 Ohio State (9-1, 6-1 B1G) on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Lausch led the way for the Northwestern offense on the afternoon, finishing 21-of-35 through the air for 201 yards. The Wildcat signal caller capped off a 13-play, 92-yard drive that spanned 5:30 with an eight-yard keeper to give the 'Cats a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter.
Bryce Kirtz proved to be Lausch's top target, hauling in seven receptions for 92 yards. A.J. Henning was also active in the passing game, coming away with five catches for 42 yards, a total highlighted by a 28-yard reception in the second quarter.ENDZONE ?? @jack_lausch pic.twitter.com/C1VhXhlGz1
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Cam Porter paced the 'Cats on the ground, averaging just under four yards per carry as he finished his day with 37 yards.
Greyson Metz racked up eight tackles to lead Northwestern on the defensive side of the ball, while Robert Fitzgerald recorded his first career sack in the first quarter as part of a seven-tackle afternoon. Josh Fussell also recorded seven stops and added a pass breakup.
Game Notes
» Northwestern's 13-play, 92-yard touchdown drive in the first half was the longest touchdown drive by an Ohio State opponent this season.
» Both Metz and Fitzgerald tied their respective career high in tackles, while Fussell set a new career high in the category.
» Kirtz now has four games of 90-plus receiving yards this season.
» Will Howard completed 15 of his 24 attempts for Ohio State, totaling 247 yards and two touchdowns.
» Jeremiah Smith came away with four catches for a game-high 100 yards.
Up Next
Northwestern closes out the road portion of its 2024 schedule on Saturday, November 23 with a 2:30 p.m. (CT) kickoff at Michigan that will be broadcast on FS1 and ESPN 1000.
Team Stats
OSU 0, NU 7
NU - Lausch,Jack 8 yd run (Akers,Luke kick), 13 plays, 92 yards, TOP 05:30
OSU 7, NU 7
OSU - Judkins,Quinshon 1 yd run (Fielding,Jayden kick), 12 plays, 85 yards, TOP 05:29
OSU 14, NU 7
OSU - Judkins,Quinshon 1 yd run (Fielding,Jayden kick), 2 plays, 1 yards, TOP 00:56
OSU 21, NU 7
OSU - Tate,Carnell 25 yd pass from Howard,Will (Fielding,Jayden kick) 6 plays, 77 yards, TOP 01:57
OSU 28, NU 7
OSU - Tate,Carnell 8 yd pass from Howard,Will (Fielding,Jayden kick) 5 plays, 90 yards, TOP 02:44
OSU 31, NU 7
OSU - Fielding,Jayden 28 yd field goal 9 plays, 69 yards, TOP 04:14
