Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines for Ohio State vs. Purdue

What is this really for? Is it just a nice practice game for Ohio State to get ready for the season?

The offense has not been very good in the last few games, but it has this game and the one at Northwestern to fix that before the last two games against Indiana and Michigan.

Even though the No. 2 team in the first College Football Playoff rankings is good, it could be much better given how talented it is.

There was no way for Purdue to beat an FBS team this season, but their 26–20 loss to Northwestern was not too bad.

If they do not win their next game, which is at home against Penn State, they will be 1-11. Two of their last four games were on the road, against Michigan State and Indiana.

Purdue vs Ohio State: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
How to Watch: FOX
Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Teams: Ohio State (7-1), Purdue (1-7)

Why Purdue Will Win

Ohio State needs to treat this game like they have the whole week off.

It has not been very sharp, and if it comes out a little sleepy after the excitement of Penn State’s win, this could get too close for a while.

In two of the last three games, Purdue has thrown for close to 300 yards, scaring Illinois in overtime and making things tough for Northwestern last week. They need to step up their passing game.

The Ohio State secondary lets teams hit 64% of their passes, so it is possible to throw the ball deep.

Why Ohio State Will Win

Do not stop moving.

The defense for Purdue can not stop anything, not even on third down. The defense could not stop the run in the first few games, and for the past month, it has not been able to stop anyone from making a meaningful forward pass.

There have been a lot of turnovers, so do not push anything, start running, and…

Purdue vs Ohio State: Who Will Win?

After getting off to a slow start, Ohio State will hit hard.

The first drive will fail, the second will end with a field goal, and then the track meet will start. They will throw a lot, but it will not score enough points.

Ohio State will score quickly enough to take the lead early in the second half, even if it does not always look good.