Ohio State vs. Northwestern projected starting lineups for Week 12 | 2024-25 college football season

The Northwestern Wildcats and No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes are set to clash in a Week 12 matchup of the 2024-25 college football season. Taking place at historic Wrigley Field, this Big Ten showdown will feature two teams on different trajectories.

Ohio State enters the game with an 8-1 record, while Northwestern, at 4-5, looks to pull off an upset. As the Buckeyes aim to solidify their playoff aspirations, the Wildcats are determined to challenge one of the nation’s top teams.

Here’s a look at the projected starting lineups for both sides.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern projected starting lineups for Week 12

Northwestern starting lineups

Offense:

WR-X: Bryce Kirtz

WR-Z: Frank Covey IV

WR-SL: A.J. Henning

LT: Caleb Tiernan

LG: Cooper Lovelace

C: Jackson Carsello

RG: Josh Thompson

RT: Ben Wrather

TE: Thomas Gordon

QB: Jack Lausch

RB: Cam Porter

Defense:

LDE: Aidan Hubbard

LDT: R.J. Pearson

RDT: Carmine Bastone

RDE: Jaylen Pate

WLB: Mac Uihlein

MLB: Xander Mueller

LCB: Theran Johnson

SS: Devin Turner

FS: Coco Azema

RCB: Josh Fussell

NB: Braden Turner

Special Teams:

PT: Luke Akers

PK: Luke Akers

KO: Luke Akers

LS: Will Halkyard

H: Hunter Renner

PR: A.J. Henning

KR: Joseph Himon II

Ohio State starting lineups:

Offense:

WR-X: Jeremiah Smith

WR-Z: Carnell Tate

WR-Y: Emeka Egbuka

LT: Donovan Jackson

LG: Carson Hinzman

C: Seth McLaughlin

RG: Tegra Tshabola

RT: Josh Fryar

TE: Gee Scott Jr.

QB: Will Howard

RB: TreVeyon Henderson

Defense:

LDE: Jack Sawyer

NT: Ty Hamilton

DT: Tyleik Williams

RDE: JT Tuimoloau

WLB: Sonny Styles

MLB: Cody Simon

LCB: Denzel Burke

SS: Lathan Ransom

FS: Caleb Downs

RCB: Davison Igbinosun

NB: Jordan Hancock

Special Teams:

PT: Joe McGuire

PK: Jayden Fielding

KO: Jayden Fielding

LS: John Ferlmann

H: Joe McGuire

PR: Brandon Inniss

KR: Jayden Ballard

How to watch Ohio State vs. Northwestern

To watch the Northwestern (4-5) vs. Ohio State (8-1) matchup, tune in on Saturday, November 16, from Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois.

The game starts at noon ET and will be broadcast live on BTN. Fans can catch the action on Fubo and Sling for flexible streaming options.