 ESPN College GameDay came to Evanston for the first time since 1995 as the #18 Wildcats took on the #4 Ohio State Buckeyes on national television.A controversial fourth down call that saw the officials rule that 'Cats quarterback Kain Colter was stopped when replays indicated Colter had made the line to gain proved pivotal in the 38–30 defeat.The season began to be marred by injuries as All-American Venric Mark and quarterback Kain Colter missed significant playing time with injuries.