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.

After 10 games, Ohio State's season finally begins in earnest. Yes, there was the heartbreaking loss at Oregon, the close call against Nebraska and the clutch win at Penn State. But the first 2 ½ months of the season have mostly felt like a prelude.