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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 Buckeyes are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -19.5) versus the Boilermakers. The over/under for this matchup is 50 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 | -19.5 | -110 | -110 | 50 | -109 | -111 | -1280 | +761 |
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State has covered the spread twice in five games this season.
- When it has played as at least 19.5-point favorites this season, Ohio State is 1-2 against the spread.
- Ohio State has combined with its opponent to go over in one of five games with a set total (20%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- Ohio State ranks 37th in total offense this season (434.4 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 434.4 yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State has the 29th-ranked offense this year (35 points per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best with just 10.2 points allowed per game.
- Ohio State has been surging on both offense and defense in the passing game, ranking 17th-best in passing offense (302.8 passing yards per game) and sixth-best in passing defense (158.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- Ohio State is averaging 131.6 rushing yards per game offensively this year (97th in the FBS), and is giving up 106.4 rushing yards per game (26th) on the other side of the ball.
- From an offensive standpoint, Ohio State ranks 70th in the FBS with a 39.7% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 57th in third-down conversion rate allowed (106.4).
- Ohio State has forced seven total turnovers (81st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over three times (fourth in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +4, the 18th-best in college football.
Ohio State’s Best Players
- Kyle McCord has 1,375 passing yards for Ohio State, completing 65.5% of his passes and collecting eight touchdowns and one interception this season.
- TreVeyon Henderson has 295 rushing yards on 44 carries with five touchdowns.
- DeaMonte Trayanum has been handed the ball 45 times this year and racked up 207 yards (41.4 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Marvin Harrison Jr.’s 499 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 45 times and has totaled 25 catches and four touchdowns.
- Cade Stover has hauled in 19 receptions totaling 306 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Emeka Egbuka has been the target of 32 passes and compiled 22 catches for 303 yards, an average of 60.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
- J.T. Tuimoloau paces the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has one TFL and 16 tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 37 tackles and one sack.
- Josh Proctor has a team-high one interception to go along with 22 tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended.
Purdue Betting Insights
- Purdue has covered the spread twice in six opportunities this season.
- Purdue games have gone over the point total in three out of six opportunities (50%).
Purdue Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Purdue ranks 73rd in the FBS (389.7 total yards per game) and 80th on defense (380.3 total yards allowed per game).
- In terms of points scored Purdue ranks 89th in the FBS (25.7 points per game), and it is 86th defensively (28 points allowed per contest).
- Purdue is accumulating 248.5 passing yards per contest on offense this season (61st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 226.5 passing yards per game (68th-ranked) on defense.
- With 141.2 rushing yards per game on offense, Purdue ranks 89th in the FBS. On defense it ranks 87th, surrendering 153.8 rushing yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Purdue is putting up a 45.5% third-down conversion percentage (32nd-ranked). It ranks 101st in the FBS defensively (43% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing seven turnovers (81st in the FBS) and turning the ball over 10 times (94th in the FBS) this season, Purdue has the 101st-ranked turnover margin of -3.
Purdue’s Best Players
- Hudson Card has recored 1,491 passing yards, or 248.5 per game, so far this season. He has completed 63.6% of his passes and has thrown six touchdowns with five interceptions.
- Devin Mockobee has run for 368 yards on 87 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground. He’s also added 14 catches, totaling 94 yards.
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. has run for 296 yards across 50 attempts, scoring five touchdowns.
- Deion Burks paces his squad with 396 receiving yards on 24 receptions with four touchdowns.
- Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has totaled 329 receiving yards (54.8 yards per game) on 25 receptions.
- TJ Sheffield’s 32 targets have resulted in 24 grabs for 284 yards and one touchdown.
- Kydran Jenkins has four sacks to pace the team, and also has six TFL and 27 tackles.
- So far Dillon Thieneman leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has collected 49 tackles and three interceptions this season.
