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 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.

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