Five things to know about the Northwestern Wildcats ahead of the Big Ten Championship Game

Ohio State and Northwestern will face off at Noon in Indy in the Big Ten Championship game. Here are 5 things to know about the Wildcats.

Remember Peyton Ramsey?

Those of you that remember Indiana teams from the most recent of years will remember a guy by the name of Peyton Ramsey slinging the ball around pretty good in Bloomington. Well, once he saw the writing on the wall with Michael Penix, Jr., taking over under center, he decided it was best to move on from the Hoosiers.

He did so in a bit of a Cloak and Dagger move, finding his way to Northwestern during the pandemic and earned the starting nod in Evanston. He’s been really good for the Wildcats, adding a big arm and an ability to push the ball down the field. He hasn’t been otherworldly, but he’s at least turned a horrid 2019 offense into one that can move the ball in 2020.

NEXT … The defense has been really good