Fourth-ranked Ohio State (8-1) hosts #19 Purdue (6-3) at Ohio Stadium for a crucial Big Ten matchup on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET on ABC.

The Buckeyes enter as 21.5-point favorites (-105) after winning seven straight games, including last week's 26-17 victory at Nebraska. The over/under is set at 62.5 points (-110).

Purdue aims to upset their third top-5 team this season after quality wins against Iowa and Michigan State. The Boilermakers are +21.5 (-120) underdogs.

Key Factors for Ohio State:

• Second-highest scoring offense led by Heisman candidate QB CJ Stroud
• 17th in points allowed per game defensively
• Third-best rush defense in yards allowed per attempt
• Strong home field advantage at Ohio Stadium

Key Factors for Purdue:

• Senior QB Aidan O'Connell (5th in NCAA QBR at 86.2)
• 16th in scoring defense
• 6th in opponent completion percentage
• Vulnerable rush defense (76th, allowing 4.3 yards/carry)

Both teams have major stakes - Ohio State's playoff hopes and Purdue's Big Ten Championship aspirations. While the Buckeyes should win at home with their more complete team, expect a closer game than the spread suggests, potentially remaining low-scoring into the fourth quarter.

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