Ohio State defeated Purdue 34–10 to secure a comfortable win. Purdue covered by 5.5; Game went Under by 5.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Ross-Ade Stadium were Cloudy, 47.1°F, Wind Chill 45.3°F with winds of 5.8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
47.1°F
Ohio State used four straight scoring drives in the second quarter to turn a 3-0 deficit into a 24-3 halftime lead, showcasing their ability to overwhelm opponents with explosive offense.
Smith had a season-high 10 catches for 137 yards and a 35-yard touchdown, tying for sixth on Ohio State's all-time TD list. His consistency as a deep threat will be key against UCLA.
Sayin completed 27 of 33 passes for 303 yards and a touchdown, demonstrating poise and accuracy. His ability to spread the ball will challenge UCLA's secondary.
Starting receiver Carnell Tate was held out pregame due to an undisclosed injury, but coach Ryan Day is hopeful he returns next week. His absence could impact depth against UCLA.
Ohio State held Purdue to 186 total yards and possessed the ball for over 40 minutes, controlling the game's tempo. This defensive efficiency bodes well against UCLA's offense.
Ohio State travels 208 miles to this game, a short road trip.
Ohio State won by 24 to secure a comfortable win.
Purdue covered the spread.
The total went Under by 5.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Ohio State (30.7) over Purdue (0.4) by 30.3 points on a neutral field. Despite playing at home, Purdue faces a power rating deficit. Check whether the market spread accounts for this gap. Purdue brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.1). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.
Ohio State won and Purdue covered the spread.
