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Buckeyes will reportedly play Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Spencer-Holbrookby:Spencer Holbrook•02/21/24•

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COLUMBUS — Ohio State already knew it would be heading to the Windy City for a matchup against Northwestern in mid-November.

But with major renovations to Ryan Field in Evanston underway, there’s no way the Buckeyes can play the Wildcats there.

According to Wildcat Report, Northwestern is expected to host Ohio State at Wrigley Field on Nov. 16 this upcoming season. It would be the Buckeyes first game at a baseball stadium.

“Northwestern is still exploring options for where the team will play next season,” Northwestern athletics told Wildcat Report in a statement. “At this time, contracts with venues are still being finalized and we will share information with you as soon as possible.”

So while it’s not finalized, it appears the Buckeyes will be playing in a baseball stadium — on Northwestern’s Homecoming Weekend.

It’s part of a schedule that is weak in the nonconference slate but features tough road matchups at Oregon on Oct. 12 and at Penn State on Nov. 2. The Buckeyes will also travel to Michigan State and the aforementioned trip to Northwestern as part of the road schedule.

Ohio State has eight home games, the most it has had in years just one year after having six home games and six road contests. The slate features two idle weeks, one in September and one in October.

2024 Ohio State Football Schedule

Aug. 31 – Akron
Sept. 7 – Western Michigan
Sept. 14 – Idle
Sept. 21 – Marshall
Sept. 28 – at Michigan State
Oct. 5 – Iowa
Oct. 12 – at Oregon
Oct. 19 – Idle
Oct. 26 – Nebraska
Nov. 2 – at Penn State
Nov. 9 – Purdue
Nov. 16 – at Northwestern (Wrigley Field)
Nov. 23 – Indiana
Nov. 30 – Michigan

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