Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Northwestern Wildcats: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Northwestern Wildcats 31–7 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 31, Northwestern Wildcats 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ohio State Buckeyes	0	18	9	0	31
Northwestern Wildcats	0	6	0	0	7

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Will Howard (Ohio State) — 247.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +11.73 EPA
• Calvin Johnson II (Northwestern) — 0.0 yds · -0.55 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
• Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State) — -5.0 yds · -1.25 EPA/play -1.25 EPA

Rushing

• Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) — 76.0 yds · 2 TD +0.27 EPA
• TreVeyon Henderson (Ohio State) — 74.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Jack Lausch (Northwestern) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD -0.08 EPA

Receiving

• Bryce Kirtz (Northwestern) — 7 rec · 92.0 yds +1.40 EPA
• A.J. Henning (Northwestern) — 5 rec · 42.0 yds +0.91 EPA
• Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) — 4 rec · 100.0 yds +2.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Howard	Ohio State	24	62.5%	247	2	+0.49	+11.73
Calvin Johnson II	Northwestern	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.55	-0.55
Emeka Egbuka	Ohio State	1	0.0%	-5	0	-1.25	-1.25
Jack Lausch	Northwestern	39	53.8%	165	0	-0.13	-5.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ohio State	Northwestern
Plays	57	65
EPA / play	+0.236	-0.193
Total EPA	+13.44	-12.53
Success rate	47.4%	32.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.419	-0.143
Rush EPA / play	+0.092	-0.272
Yards	420	248

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Northwestern	11	59	-2.60	Fumble
Q1	Ohio State	10	30	-1.17	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	13	92	+7.38	Rush TD
Q2	Ohio State	12	85	+7.02	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	2	-5.98	Fumble
Q2	Ohio State	2	1	+0.46	Rush TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	8	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Ohio State	6	77	+6.14	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	3	6	-0.43	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	5	90	+6.65	Pass TD
Q3	Northwestern	12	29	-3.18	Ended
Q3	Ohio State	8	69	+0.80	Field goal
Q3	Northwestern	3	0	-2.82	Punt
Q4	Ohio State	5	15	-1.76	Punt
Q4	Northwestern	4	4	-2.20	Punt
Q4	Ohio State	6	28	-3.74	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for 68 yards (3rd & 5) (+5.55 EPA)
2. Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.42 EPA)
3. Q1 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.2 EPA)
4. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Carnell Tate for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.72 EPA)
5. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Will Howard pass to Jeremiah Smith for 14 yards (4th & 3) (+3.5 EPA)
6. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch pass to Calvin Johnson II for 23 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.38 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch pass to Bryce Kirtz for 20 yards (4th & 8) (+3.34 EPA)
8. Q3 · Northwestern Wildcats · Jack Lausch rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the final (31–7) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Will Howard (Ohio State) — 247.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Ohio State at 0.236 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Ohio State Buckeyes 31, Northwestern Wildcats 7 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Ohio State Buckeyes won with a final score of 31–7.

Where can I find the Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628550.

Who led Ohio State Buckeyes vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

Will Howard (Ohio State) led passers with 247.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.