Ohio State coasted in a win over Northwestern to set the table for a pair of high-stakes matchups in the Horseshoe.
The Buckeyes must navigate a second season-ending injury along their offensive line.
Ohio State wants the Horseshoe to be a weapon on Saturday against top-five Indiana in a Big Ten eliminator.
The recruitment of Zahir Mathis could take some twists and turns after he decommitted from Ohio State.
Ohio State is into the final push of the regular season with two high-stakes matchups left, starting against Indiana.