Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers Picks & Preview | NCAAFB Week 1

The Ohio State Buckeyes will visit the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.

The Buckeyes are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -30) against the Hoosiers. The over/under for this game is 59 points.

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Game Info for Ohio State vs. Indiana

• Game Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: CBS
• Location: Bloomington, Indiana
• Stadium: Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)

Ohio State Pick Insights

• Ohio State put together a 6-6-1 record against the spread last season.
• Ohio State covered the spread twice last season (2-2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 30-point favorites.
• A total of 10 Ohio State games last season hit the over.

Ohio State Stats & Insights

• Last year, Ohio State racked up 10.3 more points per game (44.2) than Indiana allowed (33.9).
• When Ohio State recorded more than 33.9 points last year, it went 5-3 against the spread and 9-0 overall.
• Ohio State collected 41.4 more yards per game (490.7) than Indiana allowed per outing (449.3) last year.
• In games that Ohio State totaled more than 449.3 yards last year, the team was 4-3 against the spread and 6-1 overall.
• Last season Ohio State rushed for 17.3 more yards per game (192.4) than Indiana allowed per contest (175.1).
• Last season Ohio State had a 4-1 ATS record and a 6-0 overall record in games the team rushed for over 175.1 yards.
• Last season Ohio State had 10 turnovers, two fewer than Indiana had takeaways (12).

Ohio State’s Best Players

• C.J. Stroud’s previous season stat line: 3,688 passing yards (283.7 per game), 258-for-389 (66.3%), 41 touchdowns and six picks.
• Miyan Williams picked up 825 rushing yards (63.5 per game) and 14 touchdowns last season.
• TreVeyon Henderson ran for 571 yards on 107 carries (43.9 yards per game), with six rushing touchdowns last year.
• Marvin Harrison Jr. picked up 77 receptions for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. He was targeted 120 times, and averaged 97.2 yards per game.
• Emeka Egbuka tacked on 1,151 yards on 74 grabs with 10 touchdowns. He was targeted 105 times, and averaged 88.5 receiving yards per game.
• Julian Fleming grabbed 34 passes for 533 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 41 yards per game last season.
• Jack Sawyer’s hard work last season produced a stat line of 4.5 sacks, five TFL and 22 tackles.
• Last season Tommy Eichenberg grabbed 104 tackles, eight TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.
• Last season Tanner McCalister had a huge stat line of three interceptions, 21 tackles and three passes defended.

Indiana Betting Insights

• Indiana compiled a 4-8-0 record against the spread last year.
• Indiana was an underdog by 30 points or more last year once, and failed to cover the spread.
• Indiana games went over the point total seven out of 12 times last year.

Indiana Pick Insights

• Indiana scored 23.3 points per game last season, comparable to the 21 Ohio State surrendered.
• When Indiana recorded more than 21 points last season, it was 3-3 against the spread and 4-2 overall.
• Indiana collected 328.3 yards per game last year, just 6.8 more than the 321.5 Ohio State gave up per matchup.
• In games that Indiana amassed more than 321.5 yards last year, the team was 2-4 against the spread and 3-3 overall.
• Last season Indiana rushed for 10.3 fewer yards per game (110.8) than Ohio State allowed per contest (121.1).
• When Indiana rushed for more than 121.1 yards last season it compiled a 1-3 ATS record and a 2-2 overall record.
• Last season Indiana turned the ball over 18 times, while Ohio State forced 18 turnovers.

Indiana’s Best Players

• Connor Bazelak threw for 2,312 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
• Shaun Shivers averaged 49.3 rushing yards per game and tallied six rushing touchdowns.
• Josh Henderson ran for four rushing touchdowns and 398 yards a year ago. Josh Henderson also was effective as a receiver, accumulating 24 receptions for 274 yards with four touchdowns.
• Cam Camper was targeted 6.9 times per game and racked up 569 receiving yards and two touchdowns over the course of 2022.
• Emery Simmons hauled in one touchdown and had 408 receiving yards (34 ypg) in 2022.
• Last year Alfred Bryant accumulated four sacks, six TFL and 37 tackles.
• Aaron Casey put together an excellent stat line last year, accruing 64 tackles, three TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
• Last year Tiawan Mullen intercepted two passes to go along with 31 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.