Overview
- Unbeaten Ohio State (8-0) visits Purdue at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, with TV coverage on Big Ten Network and streaming via Fubo.
- Ryan Day downplayed the CFP’s No. 1 ranking and emphasized routine and concentration, saying the standings are irrelevant without continued wins.
- The Buckeyes aim to jump-start a lagging ground game that is averaging 81.75 rushing yards per game, with freshman Bo Jackson leading in yardage and C.J. Donaldson pacing rushing touchdowns with seven.
- Purdue is 2-7 overall and 0-6 in Big Ten play with a seven-game skid, though QB Ryan Browne and receivers Michael Jackson III and Nitro Tuggle have provided bright spots.
- Staff picks and betting lines project a comfortable Ohio State win, with multiple outlets citing a spread around 29.5 points and score predictions favoring a wide margin.