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GoldandBlack.com Predictions: Purdue at Ohio State

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They don’t come any more difficult than this, as Purdue takes its seven-game losing streak on the road to Columbus to meet a third-ranked Ohio State team that has no choice but to win this game and the capability to really pour it on.

Our GoldandBlack.com staff predictions …

MIKE CARMIN, CONTRIBUTOR

Overall Thought: The lingering question of the week: Can the Boilermakers cover the 38.5-point spread? 

*The* Key To The Game: Are the Buckeyes focused on playing Purdue and Northwestern before facing Indiana and Michigan?

Your Pick To Click (offense): Max Klare. More targets for the tight end.

Your Pick To Click (defense): Will Heldt. Chance to take advantage of OSU’s issues on the offensive line.

Spiciest Take: Purdue Pete wins a stare-down contest over Brutus Buckeye.

Predicted Score: Ohio State 62, Purdue 3

TOM DIENHART, GOLDANDBLACK.COM

Overall Thought: As a historic underdog, how should “success” be viewed for Purdue?

*The* Key To The Game: Forcing multiple turnovers. That’s the only way for Purdue to stay in this game.

Your Pick To Click (offense): QB Hudson Card. Purdue has no shot unless he throws for over 300 yards.

Your Pick To Click (defense): S Dillon Thieneman. Remember him? Look for DT to get his first INT of the season.

Spiciest Take: The Buckeyes will score a late TD to cover the 38-point spread.

Predicted Score: Ohio State 55, Purdue 13. 

ALAN KARPICK, GOLDANDBLACK.COM

Overall Thought: Running out of things to say. I don’t look for Purdue to pull the upset it did the last time it was a five-touchdown under (50 years ago, no less).

*The* Key To The Game: It comes down to this, Purdue needs to execute like a well-coached football team and let the chips fall where they may. 

Your Pick To Click (offense): Hudson Card: The Purdue quarterback has the ability to be on the same field with Ohio State. Maybe Saturday he gets a chance to show it.

Your Pick To Click (defense): Dillion Thieneman — Now is the the time for his first pick of the season. 

Spiciest Take:The Buckeyes will score less than they did (59 points) the last time Purdue was in the ’Shoe when Aidan O’Connell was quarterbacking the Boilermakers.

Predicted Score: Ohio State 48, Purdue 12

JORDAN JONES, CONTRIBUTOR

Overall Thought: The largest point spread in school history. In a season that’s felt like a freefall, the final four weeks could prove to be the worst of it all.

*The* Key To The Game: Purdue has to hope Ohio State feels a huge hangover from a big win in Happy Valley last week.

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Your Pick To Click (offense): Hudson Card. It’s his team once again, and he can aim to close out his Purdue career with a strong November. He’s off to a good start.

Your Pick To Click (defense): Kydran Jenkins. Ohio State does have some vulnerability on the offensive line, but Jenkins has been the only pass rusher to consistently impact the game.

Spiciest Take: Ohio State can name its score, but with the College Football Playoff looming, it opts to run the clock and get this one over with.

Predicted Score: Ohio State 38, Purdue 10.

BRIAN NEUBERT, OUT OF THOUGHTS

Overall Thought: Purdue fans know Ohio State is a tough opponent, especially on their home turf. The Buckeyes are currently ranked as one of the top teams, and they’ll bring their usual powerhouse offense and strong defense. Purdue, on the other hand, has shown resilience but struggled with consistency this season.

The odds certainly favor Ohio State, but in college football, surprises do happen! If Purdue’s defense can step up and limit Ohio State’s scoring opportunities, and if the offense can execute well, there could be a shot at an upset. Realistically, though, this one looks like it will be an uphill battle for the Boilermakers.

*The* Key To The Game: Turnovers. Purdue can’t afford any and would probably need to get like four.

Your Pick To Click (offense): Hudson Card. Sure, why not?

Your Pick To Click (defense): Will Heldt. Sure, why not?

Spiciest Take: I’m sorry these predictions haven’t been more compelling this season. I appreciate my co-workers’ professionalism here in trying to be more interesting than Chat GPT.

Predicted Score: Ohio State 37, Purdue 7.

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