Saturday will mark the 50th game between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 23 Purdue. The seven-point favorite Buckeyes lead the series 35-12-2.
Quarterback Curtis Painter (12 touchdowns, 3 interceptions), tailback Kory Sheets (5.8 yards per carry), wide receiver Dorien Bryant (40 receptions, 4 TD) and tight end Dustin Keller (319 receiving yards) play large roles in the Boilermakers' potent offense.
Purdue's offense leads the Big Ten in passing (309.8 yards per game), total yards (495.8) and scoring (45 points per game). The Boilermakers’ defense is susceptible to the pass. Look for Ohio State to pick on sophomore cornerback David Pender when he is on the field.
Ohio State's defense has held opponents to a total of 36 points. Nine of those points coming from a safety and a kickoff returned for a touchdown. The Buckeyes lead the Big Ten in the following defensive categories; rushing (55 ypg), passing (142.6), total (197.6 ypg) and scoring (7.2 ppg).
The View's Take
Ohio State is winning this year by using a stout defense, a heady quarterback, a powerful but somewhat injury-prone running back and a big play receiver. Kind of resembles the 2002 team. Hopefully Beanie Wells will have a career night under the lights and this game won't come down to another fourth down miracle.
Ohio State 27, Purdue 17
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