Tale Of The Tape: Northwestern

We have made it through one of Ohio State’s two back-to-back “improvement” games with Purdue in the rearview mirror and Northwestern waiting ahead.

Once again, Ohio State is a 30-something-point favorite and there really appears to be little concern about the outcome of the game, with more attention on the Buckeyes playing a clean game and staying healthy.

This game does present one unique aspect, playing at a Major League Baseball venue while Northwestern is in the middle of its stadium rebuild in nearby Evanston (Ill.).

Fans are concerned that the tight confines of Wrigley Field could…