Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson warms up for the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game between Northwestern and Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, shakes hands with Ohio State coach Urban Meyer before the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins warms up for the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches during his team warm up before the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) scrambles past Northwestern's Blake Gallagher (51) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) is congratulated by teammate Thayer Munford after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) throws a touchdown pass as Northwestern's Earnest Brown IV (98) defends during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) throws during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) throws during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches a replay of running back John Moten IV touchdown run during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern running back John Moten IV (20) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Northwestern running back John Moten IV, left, runs for a touchdown past Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins (2) celebrates a touchdown run as Northwestern cornerback Montre Hartage (24) watches during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade (24) intercepts a pass intended by Northwestern wide receiver Flynn Nagel (2) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State place kicker Blake Haubeil (95) is congratulated on a 42-yard field goal by Kevin Woidke (63) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, makes a touchdown reception against Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome II during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, catches a touchdown pass as Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome II defends during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State's Terry McLaurin (83) makes a touchdown reception against Northwestern's Nate Hall (32) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer celebrates a touchdown reception by wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson, bottom, falls into the end zone at the end of a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern defensive lineman Joe Gaziano, left, tackles Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Green (84) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Trey Klock during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Green (84) goes in for a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State running back Demario McCall (30) is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Joe Bergin during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Northwestern wide receiver Charlie Fessler (5) begins to fumble as he is tackled by Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette (3) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. After review, Fessler was ruled down before the fumble and Northwestern maintained in position of the ball. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Northwestern wide receiver Trey Pugh (80) and wide receiver Cameron Green (84) celebrate a touchdown reception by Green during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Northwestern wide receiver Charlie Fessler begins to fumble as he is tackled by Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette (3) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. After review, Fessler was ruled down before the fumble and Northwestern maintained in position of the ball. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave, right, is congratulated by quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald raises his arms on the sideline during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette (3) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass by Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson, right, as Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Green, center, watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) throws during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins looks to throw during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) throws as Northwestern defensive back Alonzo Mayo (10) defends during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State wide receiver Johnnie Dixon (1) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State wide receiver Johnnie Dixon (1) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State wide receiver Johnnie Dixon (1) is chased by Northwestern defensive back Alonzo Mayo (10) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) catches a touchdown pass as Northwestern's Nate Hall (32) defends during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State cornerback Kendall Sheffield, left, breaks up a pass intended for Northwestern wide receiver Bennett Skowronek (88) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) is tackled by Northwestern linebacker Blake Gallagher during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from the sidelines during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, right, is congratulated by Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald after Ohio State defeated Northwestern in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer smiles after Ohio State defeated Northwestern to win the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer holds the trophy after Ohio State defeated Northwestern in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) celebrates after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) celebrates with teammates after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, celebrate early after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Meyer, the highly successful coach who won three national championships and sparked controversy and criticism this season for his handling of domestic violence allegations against a now-fired assistant, will retire after the Rose Bowl, the university announced Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) and Tuf Borland (32) celebrate after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. Ohio (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, celebrate early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin holds the trophy early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State's Terry McLaurin (83) kisses the trophy along side head coach Urban Meyer Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, after defeating Northwestern in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Northwestern wide receiver Charlie Fessler begins to fumble as he is tackled by Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette (3) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Indianapolis. After review, Fessler was ruled down before the fumble and Northwestern maintained in position of the ball. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer walks off the field with his wife, Shelley Meyer, early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, after defeating Northwestern in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State's Keandre Jones, Dwayne Haskins, Jonathon Cooper and Jordan Fuller, from left, celebrate early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins kisses the trophy early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Ohio State's Keandre Jones, Dwayne Haskins, Jonathon Cooper and Jordan Fuller, from left, celebrate early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Ohio State won 45-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, left, celebrate early Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, after defeating Northwestern 45-24 in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer walks off the field with his wife, Shelley Meyer, early Sunday after defeating Northwestern in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Ohio State says Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl and assistant Ryan Day will be the next head coach. After seven years and a national championship at Ohio State, the 54-year-old Meyer will formally announce his departure Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at a news conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer takes part in a news conference following the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Ohio State says Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl and assistant Ryan Day will be the next head coach. After seven years and a national championship at Ohio State, the 54-year-old Meyer will formally announce his departure Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at a news conference. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from the sidelines during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Ohio State says Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl and assistant Ryan Day will be the next head coach. After seven years and a national championship at Ohio State, the 54-year-old Meyer will formally announce his departure Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, at a news conference. The university didn't say why he was retiring, but Meyer has said he suffers from debilitating headaches caused by an arachnoid cyst in his brain. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

FILE - This Dec. 1, 2018, file photo shows Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) throwing during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins is the offensive player of the year and Michigan linebacker Devin Bush is defensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from the sidelines during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Meyer had never seen the famous field at the Rose Bowl before this week. The Ohio State coach is wrapping up his career when the Buckeyes face the Washington Huskies in the 105th edition of the Granddaddy of Them All on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette (3) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass by Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson, right, as Northwestern wide receiver Cameron Green, center, watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. “I got a (Twitter message) one time that said I need to go back to high school and pick a different sport,” laughed cornerback Damon Arnette. “I was like, damn.” (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. It seems no one is talking about Northwestern even though it won the Big Ten West last year. The chatter surely will start if the Wildcats beat the Cardinal on the road Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. Northwestern hopes to get some payback against Michigan State. The Wildcats will have their opportunity Friday night when they open at home against the Spartans in what they hope kicks off a run toward their third Big Ten West championship in four years. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)