Ohio State to Face Northwestern in the Horseshoe: Everything You Need To Know

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio State’s season took a surprising turn Saturday when the unbeaten Buckeyes fell 24-21 at Penn State. Ohio State held a 21-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter before the Nittany Lions rattled off 17 consecutive points to pull off the upset. The winning score came when Penn State blocked a Buckeye field goal attempt and ran it back 60 yards for a touchdown.

Quarterback J.T. Barrett was effective in the air, as he passed for 245 yards and a touchdown. He wasn’t the all-around threat he usually is, though, as he carried the ball 17 times for only 26 yards. The Buckeyes, as a team, managed 168 yards on the ground, led by Curtis Samuel, who only had two rushing attempts but still gained 71 yards and scored a touchdown.

The loss notwithstanding, Ohio State is still heavily favored over Northwestern, although the Wildcats are on a season-high three game winning streak. On Saturday, the Wildcats beat a frisky Indiana squad 24-14 at home. Northwestern jumped on the Hoosiers early, taking a 24-3 lead behind three touchdown passes from Clayton Thorson (24 of 43 for 285 yards).

Kickoff time: 3:30 p.m. ET

TV and radio: ESPN, WKNR-AM 850
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Point spread: Ohio State is favored by 21.5 points, according to scores and odds.

Team Comparison: Ohio State vs Northwestern on Winsipedia

Tickets: Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

Parking:
2016 Gameday Parking Map
GameDay ADA Parking Map
All lots open at 5 a.m. on Football GameDay.
1. Day of game lots: Parking is available day of game on a first-come, first-served basis. The charge for these lots is $20. Those holding current valid Ohio State Parking Permits (A, B, C, etc.) may park in these lots free of charge. Shuttle service to Ohio Stadium is available free of charge for guests who park on west campus (parking lots west of SR 315).
2. Disability lots: Disability Parking will be located in the lots north of St. John Arena and in the Lane Avenue Garage. The charge for these lots is $20. These areas will both be accessible, while space is available, from Lane Avenue. A current state issued disability placard, along with registration, and the person who owns the placard must be in the vehicle to enter the parking area. A shuttle will transport guests from the parking lots north of St. John Arena to the east side of Ohio Stadium near Gate 22. This shuttle will operate from six hours prior to kickoff until one hour after the game.
3. Season permit lots: These lots are reserved for those who have purchased a season parking permit. Spaces in these lots are held for permit holders until 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
4. RV lots: All RV parking on campus is sold in advance of game day through the Athletics Ticket Office, either as a Season Permit or a Day of Game Permit. Please click here for additional information.
5. Shuttle services: Shuttle service to Ohio Stadium is available free of charge from 6 hours prior until 1 hour after the game. West campus (parking lots west of SR 315): pick-up at Mount Hall and drop off in the lot near Sisson Hall near the pedestrian bridge. Disability lot: Pick-up north of St. John Arena and drop-off on the east side of Ohio Stadium near Gate 22. This shuttle is ADA compliant and guests may request a wheelchair service upon entering Ohio Stadium.

On home football Saturdays, motorists traveling to and around campus are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic delays and limited parking availability. All are asked to use extra caution when walking, driving, and biking on campus and to follow the direction of officers in the roadway.

Football Shuttles and CABS Service
A free football shuttle runs from the Mount Hall loop on West Campus to the Sisson Footbridge, west of the Olentangy River, on home football Saturdays from 6 hours before kickoff­ until one hour after the game. CABS suspends all service (including paratransit) 6 hours prior to kickoff­ until two hours after the end of the game. Please note that there will be no East Residential overnight service on select football Saturdays when evening / night games occur.

Visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com/gameday for additional football game day information.

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