OSU vs. Northwestern Preview Part 1

OSU vs. Northwestern, November 11, 3:36 PM
ABC-Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Bob Griese and Paul Maguire (experts) and Bonnie Bernstein on the sideline

Series
This will be the 72nd game between Ohio State and Northwestern, with OSU leading 56-14-1. OSU is 24-6-1 in Evanston. The last time Ohio State travelled to Illinois they lost 33-27 in overtime, ending a 24-game winning streak. Last year in Columbus, OSU dominated, winning 48-7. Northwestern scored first, but OSU went on to rack up 422 total yards. AJ Hawk scored on a blocked punt. The Buckeyes had 317 yards on the ground, with Antonio Pittman reaching the milestone of 1,000 yards for the season.

Coaches
Jim Tressel is 58-13 in his sixth season at Ohio State. He is 18-8 on the road and 36-10 in the Big Ten.

Coach Pat Fitzgerald is 3-7 in his first year as a head coach. He took over after the sudden death of Randy Walker in June. He played at Northwestern and has been on the coaching staff since 2001. He played on two Big Ten Champion teams, including the 1995 squad that went 8-0 in the Big Ten and played in the Rose Bowl.