Philip Rivers has already begun assembling a coaching staff before formally accepting the NC State job, sources say. His son Gunner enrolls in January.

Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Ohio State is a 12.5-point favorite, while the over/under is 45.5 in the latest Northwestern vs. Ohio State odds. Before making any Ohio State vs. Northwestern picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.