The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) hit the road for a Big Ten clash against the Purdue Boilermakers (2-4) on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Ross-Ade Stadium.
The Buckeyes’ matchup against the Boilermakers will be airing on PEAC.
When is Ohio State vs. Purdue and when does it start?
This contest between the Buckeyes and Boilermakers is scheduled on Saturday, October 14, 2023. You can expect the kickoff at 12:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Ohio State vs. Purdue
The Buckeyes and Boilermakers will take to the field at Ross-Ade Stadium for this matchup on October 14, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on PEAC.
Ohio State vs. Purdue Game Preview
Ohio State Stats & Insights
In their most recent outing, the Buckeyes won 37-17 over the Maryland Terrapins.
Ohio State ranks 36th in total offense this year (434.8 yards per game), but has been playing really well on defense, ranking eighth-best in the FBS with 434.8 yards allowed per game.
The Buckeyes have been clicking on all fronts in the passing game this year, as they rank 17th-best in passing offense (302.8 passing yards per game) and sixth-best in passing defense (158.4 passing yards allowed per game).
On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best by surrendering only 106.4 per game. The Buckeyes rank 97th on offense (132.0 rushing yards per game).
Defensively, the Buckeyes have been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best by surrendering just 10.2 points per game. They rank 27th on offense (35.0 points per game).
Purdue Stats & Insights
In their most recent outing, the Buckeyes won 37-17 over the Maryland Terrapins.
In terms of total yards, Purdue ranks 75th in the FBS (389.7 total yards per game) and 78th on the other side of the ball (381.3 total yards allowed per contest).
With 248.5 passing yards per game on offense, the Boilermakers rank 60th in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 68th, surrendering 226.5 passing yards per contest.
Purdue is accumulating 141.2 rushing yards per game on offense this season (88th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 154.8 rushing yards per contest (89th-ranked) on defense.
The Boilermakers rank 89th in the FBS with 25.7 points per contest on offense, and they rank 87th with 28.0 points surrendered per game on defense.
Ohio State Key Players to Watch
Kyle McCord has thrown for 1,375 yards (275.0 ypg) to lead Ohio State, completing 65.5% of his passes and collecting eight touchdown passes and one interception this season.
TreVeyon Henderson has carried the ball 44 times for a team-high 295 yards (73.8 per game), with five touchdowns this year.
This season DeaMonte Trayanum has taken 45 carries for 207 yards (41.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s team-leading 499 receiving yards (99.8 yards per game) have come on 25 receptions with four touchdowns.
Cade Stover has reeled in 19 passes for 306 yards (76.5 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Emeka Egbuka’s 22 receptions have netted him 303 yards (60.6 ypg) and three touchdowns.
Purdue Key Players to Watch
Hudson Card has thrown for 1,491 yards (248.5 ypg) to lead Purdue, completing 63.6% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
Devin Mockobee’s team-high 368 rushing yards (61.3 per game) have come on 87 carries, with four touchdowns this year. He’s also tacked on 14 catches for 94 yards (15.7 per game).
This season Tyrone Tracy Jr. has collected 296 yards (49.3 per game) on 50 carries with five touchdowns.
Deion Burks’ team-high 396 receiving yards (66.0 yards per game) have come on 24 receptions with four touchdowns.
Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen has put up a 329-yard season so far (54.8 receiving yards per game), reeling in 25 passes.
TJ Sheffield’s 24 receptions have turned into 284 yards (47.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
