Northwestern has won one B1G game since Trey Sermon turned them into minced nerd paste in an empty Lucas Oil Stadium two years ago. Ohio State won four B1G games in October.
Kirk Ferentz and Iowa AD Gary Barta openly evaded Iowa's nepotism policies designed to prevent exactly what has happened to the Iowa offense, which is run by Ferentz's son.
The Situational celebrates Ohio State football, 80s bangers, interesting whiskey, and Wisconsin and Texas for their steadfast commitment to being unintentionally funny.
If the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored by five touchdowns - like they are against Toledo - they simply need to beat the most recent version of themselves.
An evening of celebrity millionaires, deja vu with a twist, a beloved Columbus sitcom, a bourbon that tastes like southern cupcakes - and a Senator back on the shoulders of giants.
Notre Dame doesn't lose five in a row to anyone very often. Ohio State hasn't won a big non-conference home night game in nearly two decades. Something has got to give.
The Buckeyes survived clunkers against Penn State and Nebraska - just in time for the opponent who is without peer at pulling Ohio State off its perch.