Overview
- Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET at Ross-Ade Stadium on Big Ten Network with Jeff Levering, Jake Butt and Brooke Fletcher on the call.
- Ohio State is a 29.5-point favorite over 2-7 Purdue, signaling wide expectations for a comfortable road win.
- The Buckeyes lead the nation in scoring defense at 6.9 points per game, allowing just 55 points through eight contests.
- Purdue will be without running back Devin Mockobee and has struggled defensively, including ranking 91st nationally against the run.
- Quarterback Julian Sayin enters in elite form and returns tight end Max Klare to West Lafayette for a matchup against his former team.