Ohio-Northwestern Preview

The fans at Ryan Field will be treated to a game between the Ohio Bobcats and the Northwestern Wildcats when they take their seats on Saturday. Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total is sitting at 52. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead, Ohio ended up losing 31-28 at home to the Central Michigan Chippewas in Week 3. The Bobcats just missed the upset and covering the 2.5-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 54. Current streak: Ohio has lost 3 straight games. Northwestern has won 3 straight games. Team records: Ohio: 0-3 SU, 2-1 ATS Northwestern: 3-0 SU, 1-1 ATS Ohio most recently: When playing in September are 2-8 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 Northwestern most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Ohio's last 16 games on the road Ohio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Ohio is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Ohio home to VMI, Saturday, September 27 Northwestern at Iowa, Saturday, September 27