Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Northwestern head coach David Braun paces the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, is forced out of bounds by Purdue linebacker Hudson Miller during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) throws against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern offensive lineman Ben Wrather (71) celebrates after Northwestern scored a touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Northwestern defeated Purdue 26-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)