Here's a look at what numbers define Ohio State's matchup with Northwestern.
15: Passing touchdowns Northwestern's defense has allowed in first eight games
While Northwestern is near the bottom of the Big Ten in both scoring and total defense, allowing 28.8 points and 407.1 yards per game to opposing offenses, the Wildcats' numbers defending opponents' passing games have been better than expected. Northwestern has the seventh-best pass defense in the Bug Ten, allowing 220.8 passing yards per game, while quarterbacks complete 60.9% of passes against the Wildcats' front.
However, cornerback Jeremiah Lewis, Cameron Mitchell and company have allowed 15 passing touchdowns through its first eight games, one of five teams in the conference to allow at least 15 this season, joining Indiana, Purdue, Michigan State and Maryland.4.6: Yards per carry opposing offenses average against Northwestern's defenseOpposing backs are averaging 4.6 yards per carry against the Wildcats: the second-worst average in the conference behind Nebraska. Overall, the Wildcats have the No.
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