The #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1) host the Purdue Boilermakers (1-7) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, November 9, with kickoff set for 12:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

While Ohio State enters as 38-point favorites, there's value in the underdog. The Buckeyes' third-ranked defense (12.0 ppg) remains elite, but their offense has become more methodical under QB Will Howard (1,977 yards, 19 TDs). They haven't scored 40+ points since Week 3.

Purdue, despite their record, shows promise with QB Hudson Card's return (267 yards vs Northwestern). The Boilermakers have pushed two recent games to overtime, suggesting more fight than their record indicates.

Ryan Day says he gets "excited" when watching running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins: pic.twitter.com/40FOdripiS

Notable Player Props:

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

Key Game Odds:

• 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

Prediction: Ohio State 48, Purdue 13 - Purdue covers the spread (+38)

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