We have just two weeks left in the college football regular season, and that means we’re getting down to some games that are going to mean an awful lot towards the Big Ten Conference crown. In a year that’s been about as wild and unpredictable as we could ever imagine, teams like Ohio State, Oregon, and Michigan aren’t even in the driver’s seat.
This past week wasn’t as crazy, with things playing out about as we expected (for once), aside from the lone upset of Maryland taking down Wisconsin to pretty much eliminate the Badgers from going to Indy. UCLA remained undefeated in a slogfest in the Rose Bowl; Indiana held off USC to stay just one game behind the Bruins, and Oregon, Iowa, and Ohio State each won to stay with just two losses and in the mix as well, but needing some help.
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Five teams are still in the hunt, but only two control their own destiny. Here’s a look at the complete Big Ten football standings after Week 11.
Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Braden Turner (9) intercepts the ball during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Braden Turner (9) intercepts the ball during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) warms up before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun meet at midfield before the game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes football players enter the stadium before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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ESPN updates remaining Ohio State game predictions after Northwestern
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State coach Mickey Marotti huddles with the team before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State mascot Brutus Buckeye huddles with the team before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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WATCH: Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts to win vs. Northwestern
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day looks on before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Arthur Smith looks on before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) runs the ball as Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) misses the tackle during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Nicco Marchiol (4) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) runs the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Eddrick Houston (96) makes the tackle during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes long snapper Landon Beal (61) takes the field before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Nicco Marchiol (4) drops back to throw during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Ohio State makes move up US LBM Coaches Poll after Northwestern win
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) runs the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jay Timmons (25) makes the tackle during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Northwestern Wildcats running back Caleb Komolafe (5) runs the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Qua Russaw (4) makes the tackle during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Will Smith Jr. (53) celebrates his sack with Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Jason Moore (94) during the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Luke Fahey (13) drops to throw during the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) eludes the tackle of Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Braden Turner (9) during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) during the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) celebrates a third down tackle during the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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5 things we learned after the Ohio State victory over Northwestern
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Ian Moore (69) during the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Best photos from Ohio State football vs. Northwestern on Saturday
Nov 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass in front of Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Ore Adeyi (7) during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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