**Buckeyes Dominate Northwestern at Historic Wrigley Field**

Ohio State's game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field felt more like a home game for the Buckeyes, with their fans making up approximately 80 percent of the crowd. The overwhelming support was evident from the cheers that greeted Ohio State and the boos that welcomed the Wildcats. Coach Ryan Day expressed his excitement about the strong presence of Buckeye fans, noting the festive atmosphere around Wrigleyville even before the game started.

The game saw Ohio State overcome a slow start to score 31 unanswered points, ultimately securing a 31-7 victory. This was only the fourth football game at Wrigley Field since the Chicago Bears moved to Soldier Field in 1970, with Northwestern losing all four of these contests.

Jack Sawyer played a crucial role in Ohio State's defensive efforts, recording a career-high seven tackles. His first-quarter forced fumble was particularly significant, preventing Northwestern from scoring after a red zone visit. Though Sawyer missed several sack opportunities, he led the team with seven quarterback pressures and has had an impressive season with 38 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown against Purdue.

Jeremiah Smith continued to break Ohio State records, becoming the first freshman to record three 100-yard receiving games in a season. Smith achieved this milestone with four catches for 100 yards against Northwestern, including a thrilling 68-yard catch-and-run in the third quarter. Despite a brief scare when Smith limped off the field due to an ankle twist, he returned to play and added to his impressive season stats.

Smith's achievements this season also include breaking the freshman records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, previously held by Cris Carter from 1984. Smith's current tally stands at 49 receptions for 865 yards and nine touchdowns, putting him within reach of a 1,000-yard receiving season.

The spirited performance by both the Ohio State team and their fans highlighted a memorable day at one of baseball's most historic venues.