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At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Purdue Boilermakers (2-4) are at home against the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0).
The Boilermakers are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +19) versus the Buckeyes (with an over/under of 50.5 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 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 | -1280 | +753 |
Ohio State Pick Insights
- Ohio State is 2-2-1 against the spread this season.
- Ohio State is 1-2 against the spread when favored by 19 points or more this season.
- One of Ohio State’s five games with a set total has hit the over (20%).
Ohio State Stats & Insights
- Ohio State owns the 38th-ranked offense this season (434.4 yards per game), and has been even more effective on defense, ranking eighth-best with just 264.8 yards allowed per game.
- Ohio State ranks 28th in points scored this season (35 points per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 10.2 points allowed per game.
- Ohio State has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-25 ranking in both passing offense (17th-best with 302.8 passing yards per game) and passing defense (sixth-best with 158.4 passing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Ohio State is totaling 131.6 rushing yards per game on offense (97th in the FBS), and ranks 26th on the other side of the ball with 106.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, Ohio State ranks 71st in the FBS with a 39.7% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 57th in third-down conversion rate allowed (106.4).
- 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 tossing eight touchdown passes compared to one interception this season.
- The team’s top rusher, TreVeyon Henderson, has carried the ball 44 times for 295 yards (59 per game), scoring five times.
- 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 leads his squad with 499 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 25 receptions (out of 45 targets) and scored 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 a total of 303 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 22 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- J.T. Tuimoloau has racked up 1.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording one TFL and 16 tackles.
- Tommy Eichenberg is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 37 tackles and one sack.
- Steele Chambers has a team-high one interception to go along with 31 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Purdue Betting Insights
- Purdue is 2-4-0 against the spread this year.
- Three of Purdue’s six games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Purdue Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Purdue is posting 389.7 total yards per contest (72nd-ranked). It ranks 78th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (380.3 total yards allowed per game).
- With 25.7 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, Purdue ranks 89th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 87th, allowing 28 points per game.
- With 248.5 passing yards per game on offense, Purdue ranks 61st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 68th, surrendering 226.5 passing yards per game.
- In terms of rushing, Purdue ranks 89th in the FBS on offense (141.2 rushing yards per game) and 87th on the other side of the ball (153.8 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- With a 45.5% third-down conversion rate on offense, Purdue ranks 31st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 103rd, giving up a 43% third-down rate.
- With seven forced turnovers (81st in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (92nd in the FBS) this season, Purdue ranks 99th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -3.
Purdue’s Best Players
- Hudson Card leads Purdue with 1,491 yards on 136-of-214 passing with six touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
- Devin Mockobee has carried the ball 87 times for 368 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 14 catches for 94 yards.
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. has run for 296 yards across 50 carries, scoring five touchdowns.
- Deion Burks leads his squad with 396 receiving yards on 24 receptions with four touchdowns.
- Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has put together a 329-yard season so far. He’s caught 25 passes on 40 targets.
- TJ Sheffield’s 32 targets have resulted in 24 catches for 284 yards and one touchdown.
- Kydran Jenkins has racked up four sacks to pace the team, while also recording six TFL and 27 tackles.
- Dillon Thieneman has 49 tackles and three interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
