The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) and the Western Michigan Broncos (0-1) square off at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
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When is Ohio State vs. Western Michigan and when does it start?
This matchup between the Buckeyes and Broncos is scheduled on Saturday, September 7, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Ohio State Stats & Insights
The Buckeyes defeated the Akron Zips 52-6 in their most recent outing.
Defensively, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 15th-best by giving up only 177.0 yards per game. The offense ranks 72nd (404.0 yards per game).
From an offensive standpoint, the Buckeyes rank 66th in the FBS with 234.0 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 40th in passing yards allowed per contest (130.0).
On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 15th-best by giving up just 47.0 per game. The Buckeyes rank 67th on offense (170.0 rushing yards per game).
The Buckeyes have the 27th-ranked defense this season (6.0 points allowed per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with 52.0 points per game.
Western Michigan Stats & Insights
The Broncos are coming off of a 28-14 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers.
Western Michigan’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, registering 261.0 total yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 95th with 388.0 total yards surrendered per contest.
The Broncos rank 20th-worst in passing yards per game (141.0), but they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 71st in the FBS with 192.0 passing yards surrendered per contest.
Western Michigan’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in run defense this season, allowing 196.0 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 92nd with 120.0 rushing yards per contest.
The Broncos’ offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 14.0 points per game, which ranks 21st-worst in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 99th with 28.0 points surrendered per contest.
Ohio State Key Players to Watch
Will Howard has thrown for 228 yards (228.0 ypg) to lead Ohio State, completing 60.7% of his passes and collecting three touchdown passes this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 18 rushing yards (18.0 ypg) on four carries.
TreVeyon Henderson has carried the ball eight times for a team-high 65 yards (65.0 per game) this year. He’s also tacked on two catches for 18 yards (18.0 per game).
This season Quinshon Judkins has racked up 13 carries for 55 yards (55.0 per game) and one touchdown.
Jeremiah Smith’s 92 receiving yards (92.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled six receptions and two touchdowns.
Carnell Tate has caught four passes for 58 yards (58.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Emeka Egbuka’s four catches have turned into 51 yards (51.0 ypg).
Western Michigan Key Players to Watch
Hayden Wolff leads Western Michigan with 141 passing yards (141.0 ypg) on 12-of-18 passing with zero touchdowns compared to one interception this season.
Jalen Buckley’s team-high 64 rushing yards (64.0 per game) have come on 16 carries, with two touchdowns this year. He’s also added 24 yards (24.0 per game) on one catch.
This season Palmer Domschke has rushed for 26 yards (26.0 per game) on one carry.
Malique Dieudonne’s 45 receiving yards (45.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has two receptions.
Blake Bosma’s two grabs this season have resulted in 23 yards (23.0 ypg).
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