Photos: Ohio State 31, Northwestern 7 at Wrigley Field

November 16, 2024 by Chicago Tribune

Photos from the Northwestern-Ohio State football game on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. The second-ranked Buckeyes won 31-7.

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) leaps over the defense of Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner (9) in the fourth quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) leaps over Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner (9) in the fourth quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) leaps over the defense of Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner (9) in the fourth quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) leaps over Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner in the fourth quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) rushes in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) rushes in the fourth quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) throws in the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) throws in the fourth quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State offensive players take the field in the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State offensive players take the field in the fourth quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern head coach David Braun, left, and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day greet each other after a 31-7 Ohio State win at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern coach David Braun, left, and Ohio State coach Ryan Day greet each other after a 31-7 Buckeyes win on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) throws toward tight end Bennett Christian (85) in the fourth quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) throws toward tight end Bennett Christian (85) in the fourth quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State players celebrate after linebacker C.J. Hicks (11) sacks Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) in the fourth quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State players celebrate after linebacker C.J. Hicks (11) sacks Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) in the fourth quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema (0) breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State tight end Bennett Christian (85)in the fourth quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern defensive back Coco Azema (0) breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State tight end Bennett Christian (85) in the fourth quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State players gather after a 31-7 win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State players gather after a 31-7 win over Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State fans hold a Chicago Cubs “W” flag after a 31-7 win over Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State players celebrate with fans after a 31-7 win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State players celebrate with fans after a 31-7 win over Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State safety Sonny Styles (6) sacks Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) in the fourth quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State safety Sonny Styles (6) sacks Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) in the fourth quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Former NFL and Northwestern player Corey Wootton sings “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at the start of the fourth quarter during the Northwestern-Ohio State game on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern defensive back Josh Fussell (13) tackles Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) in the fourth quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern defensive back Josh Fussell (13) tackles Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka in the fourth quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) keeps the ball for a run as running back Cam Porter (1) protects in the third quarter against Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) keeps the ball for a run as running back Cam Porter (1) protects in the third quarter against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern head coach David Braun watches a video replay in the third quarter against Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern coach David Braun watches a video replay in the third quarter against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches the third quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches the third quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) takes the handoff from quarterback Will Howard (18) in the third quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) takes the handoff from quarterback Will Howard (18) in the third quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) throws in the second quarter against Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) throws in the second quarter against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern unning back Cam Porter (1) is tackled by Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) in the third quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern unning back Cam Porter (1) is tackled by Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock in the third quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day congratulates cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) after a play in the third quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day congratulates cornerback Davison Igbinosun after a play in the third quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is brought down by his face mask from Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) in the third quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is brought down by his face mask from Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton in the third quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern punter Hunter Renner (99) is blocked after a bad snap turned loose ball in the second quarter against Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern’s Hunter Renner (99) has his punt blocked after a bad snap turned loose ball in the second quarter against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is brought down by his face mask from Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) in the third quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is brought down by his face mask from Ohio State defensive tackle Ty Hamilton in the third quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State fans celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State fans celebrate a touchdown in the second quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A scorekeeper watches from the outfield scoreboard in the second quarter between Northwestern and Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — A scorekeeper watches from the outfield scoreboard in the second quarter during a Northwestern-Ohio State game on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner (9) in the second quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner in the second quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin (56) takes a hand to the helmet in the second quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin (56) takes a hand to the helmet in the second quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State mascot Brutus watches as a Buckeyes fan finishes drinking from his beer bat after Northwestern scores a touchdown in the second quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State mascot Brutus watches as a Buckeyes fan finishes drinking from his beer bat after Northwestern scores a touchdown in the second quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is tackled by Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) in the second quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is tackled by Ohio State safety Caleb Downs in the second quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans in the bleachers watch the second quarter between Northwestern and Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Fans in the Wrigley Field bleachers watch the second quarter during the Northwestern-Ohio State game on Nov. 16, 2024. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is tackled by Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) in the second quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern running back Cam Porter (1) is tackled by Ohio State safety Caleb Downs in the second quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner (9) breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State tight end Jelani Thurman (15) in the second quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner (9) breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State tight end Jelani Thurman (15) in the second quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A majority Ohio State fan base watches the second quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — A majority Ohio State fan base watches the second quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) winds up for a throw as Northwestern defensive lineman Aidan Hubbard (91) chases in the second quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) winds up for a throw as Northwestern defensive lineman Aidan Hubbard chases in the second quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against Ohio State in the second quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against Ohio State in the second quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) is tackled out of bounds by Northwestern defensive back Damon Walters (21) in the first quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) is tackled out of bounds by Northwestern defensive back Damon Walters (21) in the first quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

A majority Ohio State fan base cheers after a touchdown reception by wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in the first quarter against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. The reception was overturned after video review. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — A majority Ohio State fan base cheers after a touchdown reception by wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in the first quarter against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. The reception was overturned after video review. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) eyes the ball as Northwestern defensive back Josh Fussell (13) defends in the first quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. A touchdown call on the play was overturned after video review. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith eyes the ball as Northwestern defensive back Josh Fussell (13) defends in the first quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. A touchdown call on the play was overturned after video review. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) and defensive lineman Michael Kilbane (47) in the first quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) and defensive lineman Michael Kilbane (47) in the first quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern advances the ball against Ohio State in the first quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern advances the ball against Ohio State in the first quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern and Ohio State play in the first quarter at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern and Ohio State play in the first quarter on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern players enter the field to play Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern players enter the field to play Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Fans pack Murphy's Bleachers pub before a game between Northwestern and Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Fans pack Murphy’s Bleachers before a game between Northwestern and Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Kickoff ensues between Northwestern and Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Kickoff ensues between Northwestern and Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern wide receiver Calvin Johnson II warms up for a game against Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern wide receiver Calvin Johnson II warms up for a game against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss walks to his helmet after warming up for a game against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss walks to his helmet after warming up for a game against Northwestern on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Northwestern players huddle before a game against Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Northwestern players huddle before a game against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Turning ivy leaves hang onto vines as a Northwestern marching band tuba player enters an outfield door before a game against Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) — Turning ivy leaves hang onto vines as a Northwestern marching band tuba player enters an outfield door before a game against Ohio State on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)