Purdue will see another ranked opponent this week.
The Ohio State Buckeyes: 7-1
Series Record: 15-42-2
Last Purdue Win: Saturday, October 20th, 2018, 49 to 20
Last Ohio State Win: Saturday, October 14th, 2023, 41-7
Ohio State Head Coach: Ryan Day
Betting Line: Ohio State -38.5
Offensive Player to Watch:
Quite literally, everyone.
Quarterback Will Howard is an experienced veteran who will easily move the ball against Purdue’s last-place defense.
Pair him with the dynamic duo in the backfield of Quinshon Judkins and Treveyon Henderson and Purdue will have their hands full just with those three.
Now, let’s add in the wide receivers, from what can be considered WRU, Freshman Jeremiah Smith is as good as anyone in the country and is just scratching the surface. Now senior, Emeka Egbuka has battled injuries during his time in Columbus, but he is as good as it gets.
Defensive Player to Watch:
The defense is loaded with NFL Talent, but none may be better than sophomore safety Caleb Downs. After starting as a true freshman for Nick Saban at Alabama, he made his way to Ohio State when Coach Saban retired. At 6-1, 205 pounds he can help in the run, but is even better defending the pass. Purdue will need to know where he is at all times.
Way Too Early Prediction:
Ohio State 45 Purdue 7