Ohio State football is currently in a Big Ten battle with the Northwestern Wildcats and heading into halftime with a healthy 21-7 lead. After an alarming and scoreless first quarter, the Buckeyes appear to have found their groove, reaching the endzone three times in the second quarter.

The defense was on full display in Week 12 against the Wildcats. After giving up a touchdown early in the first quarter, the Buckeyes held Northwestern to 251 total offensive yard

Ohio State defeated Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field on Saturday. Here's what we learned about the Buckeyes.