Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

College Football Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to West Lafayette for a game against the Purdue Boilermakers in Week 11 of the 2025 season. The game will take place at Ross-Ade Stadium, with a kickoff set for 1:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on BTN.

Ohio State enters the game with a perfect 8-0 record and holds the top spot in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Meanwhile, Purdue has struggled this season, sitting at 2-7 overall. The Boilermakers have yet to win a conference game, making this a challenging matchup for them.

Ohio State Team Preview

Ohio State Buckeyes have shown strong performances in their recent games. They beat Penn State Nittany Lions 38-14, with 316 passing yards and 167 rushing yards. The team had 22 first downs and did not throw any interceptions.

In the game against Wisconsin Badgers, Ohio State won 34-0. They gained 393 passing yards and secured 26 first downs. The defense was solid, allowing only 49 passing yards from the Badgers.

The Buckeyes’ top players include Julian Sayin, who has thrown for 2,188 yards in eight games. Bo Jackson leads in rushing with 538 yards, while Jeremiah Smith has 725 receiving yards. Key injuries could affect the lineup, with several players listed as questionable.

Ohio State vs Purdue Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Purdue Boilermakers
  • Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN
  • Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Ohio State Moneyline -9000, Purdue Moneyline +2350

Purdue Team Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers have struggled in recent games. They have lost their last five games, including a close 21-16 loss to Michigan. In that game, they gained 138 passing yards and 139 rushing yards but still came up short.

Purdue’s offense has shown some strength in rushing, especially against Minnesota with 253 rushing yards. However, their defense has given up a lot of points, ranking 118th in points against. Despite having a strong sack count, their defense needs to tighten up.

Key players for Purdue include Ryan Browne at quarterback and Michael Jackson III at wide receiver. Browne has 1,822 passing yards, while Jackson III has 456 receiving yards. However, Purdue faces challenges with several players listed as injured, including Devin Mockobee and TJ Lindsey.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ohio State Buckeyes are favored by 29.5 points against the Purdue Boilermakers. Ohio State’s offense ranks 23rd in points for, while Purdue’s defense ranks 118th in points against. The projected score is Ohio State 45, Purdue 10, suggesting Ohio State will cover the spread.

The total for the game is set at 47.5 points. Ohio State’s defense is ranked 19th in points against, and Purdue’s offense is 77th in points for. With a projected total score of 55 points, the recommendation is to take the over.