Ohio State 20, Northern Illinois 13
NIU running back Joel Bouagnon runs the ball in the second quarter.
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Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones throws a pass in the second quarter.
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Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett rushes the ball in the second quarter.
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Ohio State place kicker Jack Willoughby kicks a field goal in the third quarter.
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Ohio State head Coach Urban Meyer on the sidelines during the third quarter.
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NIU quarterback Drew Hare throws a pass in the first quarter.
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Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett celebrates with wide receiver Michael Thomas after a touchdown in the second quarter.
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Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones looks to pass in the first quarter.
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NIU head coach Rod Carey on the sidelines during the second quarter.
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Ohio State wide receiver Braxton Miller looks to run the ball in the first quarter.
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NIU cornerback Shawun Lurry (19) and safety Marlon Moore celebrate after an interception in the first quarter.
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NIU wide receiver Aregeros Turner runs the ball in the first quarter.
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Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett rushes the ball in the second quarter.
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Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas looks to get away from NIU safety Marlon Moore during the first quarter.
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Urban Meyer prior to the game.
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