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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Purdue Boilermakers (2-4) will host the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0).
The Boilermakers are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +17.5) against the Buckeyes (with an over/under of 53 points).
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Game Info for Ohio State vs. Purdue
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Peacock
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
- Stadium: Ross-Ade Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | -17.5 | -111 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -1105 | +685 |
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State has covered the spread twice in five games this season.
- Ohio State has a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 17.5 points or more this season.
- Out of Ohio State’s five games with a set total, one has hit the over (20%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- Ohio State sports the 37th-ranked offense this season (434.4 yards per game), and has been even more effective defensively, ranking eighth-best with only 264.8 yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State ranks 27th in points scored this season (35 points per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 10.2 points allowed per game.
- Ohio State has been a handful for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-25 ranking in both passing offense (18th-best with 302.8 passing yards per game) and passing defense (sixth-best with 158.4 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Ohio State ranks 97th in rushing yards this year (131.6 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking 25th-best in the FBS with 106.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State is posting a 39.7% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 71st in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 57th, surrendering a 37.3% third-down conversion rate.
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (fourth in the FBS), Ohio State’s +4 turnover margin is the 18th-best in college football.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has thrown for 1,375 yards (275 ypg) to lead Ohio State, completing 65.5% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes compared to one interception this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson has 295 rushing yards on 44 carries with five touchdowns.
- DeaMonte Trayanum has racked up 207 yards on 45 attempts, scoring three times.
- Marvin Harrison Jr.’s team-high 499 yards as a receiver have come on 25 receptions (out of 45 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Cade Stover has caught 19 passes for 306 yards (61.2 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Emeka Egbuka has a total of 303 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 22 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- J.T. Tuimoloau has 1.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has one TFL and 16 tackles.
- Ohio State’s tackle leader, Tommy Eichenberg, has 37 tackles and one sack this year.
- Lathan Ransom has a team-high one interception to go along with 25 tackles and one pass defended.
Purdue Betting Insights
- Purdue has covered the spread twice in six opportunities this year.
- Purdue games have gone over the point total in three out of six opportunities (50%).
Purdue Pick Insights
- Purdue is putting up 389.7 total yards per contest on offense this season (73rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 380.3 total yards per contest (78th-ranked).
- With 25.7 points per game on offense, Purdue ranks 89th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 87th, surrendering 28 points per contest.
- In terms of passing, Purdue ranks 61st in the FBS (248.5 passing yards per game) and 68th on defense (226.5 passing yards allowed per game).
- Purdue is accumulating 141.2 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (89th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 153.8 rushing yards per contest (87th-ranked) on defense.
- From an offensive standpoint, Purdue is generating a 45.5% third-down conversion rate (31st-ranked). It ranks 101st in the FBS on defense (43% third-down rate allowed).
- At -3, Purdue sports the 101st-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (91st in the FBS).
Purdue’s Best Players
- Hudson Card has racked up 1,491 yards (248.5 yards per game) while completing 63.6% of his passes and tossing six touchdown passes with five interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Devin Mockobee, has carried the ball 87 times for 368 yards (61.3 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also caught 14 passes for 94 yards.
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. has piled up 50 carries and totaled 296 yards with five touchdowns.
- Deion Burks has racked up 396 receiving yards on 24 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
- Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has totaled 329 receiving yards (54.8 yards per game) on 25 receptions.
- TJ Sheffield has racked up 284 reciving yards (47.3 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Kydran Jenkins leads the team with four sacks, and also has six TFL and 27 tackles.
- Dillon Thieneman has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 49 tackles and three interceptions so far.
