The #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) host the Purdue Boilermakers (1-7, 0-5 Big Ten) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Despite Ohio State being favored by 38 points, there's value in the underdog. The Buckeyes' defense ranks third nationally (12.0 ppg), but their offense has been less explosive, not reaching 40 points since Week 3. Quarterback Will Howard has thrown for 1,977 yards and 19 touchdowns, leading a methodical offense alongside running backs Quinshon Judkins (615 yards) and TreVeyon Henderson.

Purdue has shown resilience with quarterback Hudson Card's return, throwing for 267 yards against Northwestern and forcing two overtime games in their last three contests.

Prediction: Purdue covers the spread, with a projected final score of Ohio State 48, Purdue 13. The Buckeyes are just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 meetings with Purdue.

Key Player Props:

• Jeremiah Smith 85+ Receiving Yards (-110): The freshman has already broken Cris Carter's freshman receiving record with 678 yards
• Will Howard Longest Completion Over 44.5 Yards (-115): Has hit 45+ yard passes in five games this season

Current Odds (BetMGM):

• Spread: Ohio State -38
• Moneyline: Ohio State -10000, Purdue +1325
• Over/Under: 53.5 points

Injury Report: Ohio State:

• Josh Simmons (OL) - Out
• Zen Michalski (OL) - Questionable

Purdue:

• De'Nylon Morrissette (WR) - Questionable
• George Burhenn (TE) - Questionable
• Jayden Dixon-Veal (WR) - Questionable

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