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Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, Odds, Moneyline 09/07/2024 | 2024-2025 NCAA Season

The Western Michigan Broncos will lock horns with the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on Saturday night. The Western Michigan Broncos are hoping that this game goes better for them after losing to the Bowling Green Falcons last time out. The Ohio State Buckeyes fared much better in week 1, destroying the Akron Zips in that matchup. The latest week 1 NCAAF betting odds are predicting the Ohio State Buckeyes to win in this game.

 

The preview information

Date: September 7, Saturday | Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

TV: CBS

Stream: Fubo TV

 

Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes Odds, Spread, Moneyline

Moneyline: Western Michigan Broncos (+3300) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (-40000)

Spread: Western Michigan Broncos (+38.5 – 110) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (-38.5 -110)

Total (O/U): Western Michigan Broncos (u54) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (o54)

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Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates a touchdown run by running back Quinshon Judkins (1) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 52-6.

Western Michigan Broncos

The Western Michigan Broncos played the Bowling Green Falcons in the first game of this NCAAF season and lost the game 34-10. As of this season, the Broncos have a 14 point average in their offense, with 141 passing yards. In terms of defense, Western Michigan is allowing opponents to grab an average of 28 points with 192 passing yards. Hayden Wolff, QB, has covered 141 yards so far this season.

Top 3 Players

Hayden Wolff: 141 Yds, 0 TD, 1 INT

Jalen Buckley: 16 Car, 64 Yds, 2 TD

Anthony Sambucci: 2 Rec, 12 Yds, 0 TD

 

Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes faced the Akron Zips in their first game of the season and demolished them with a final score of 52-6. In that game, Ohio State’s Will Howard passed for 228 yards, with 2 passes leading to TDs. The Buckeyes are well-known for their defense and brag one of the best shields in the league. Howard, QB, is leading the team in offense, while Lathan Ransom is leading the team on the other end with 5 solos so far.

Top 3 Players

Will Howard: 228 Yds, 3 TD, 0 INT

Treveyon Henderson: 8 Car, 65 Yds, 0 INT

Jeremiah Smith: 6 Rec, 92 Yds, 2 TD

 

Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes Injury Report

 

Western Michigan Broncos

Kenneth Womack, WR, Is “?” Saturday vs Ohio State, Undisclosed

 

Ohio State Buckeyes

Cody Simon, LB, Is “?” Saturday vs Western Michigan, Undisclosed

Donovan Jackson, OL, Is “?” Saturday vs Western Michigan, Undisclosed

Reis Stocksdale, WR, Is “?” Saturday vs Western Michigan, Undisclosed

TC Caffey, RB, Is out for season, Undisclosed

Cade Casto, DL, Is “?” Saturday vs Western Michigan, Undisclosed

Jayden Bonsu, S, Is “?” Saturday vs Western Michigan, Undisclosed

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Aug 30, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Western Michigan Broncos quarterback Hayden Wolff (11) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends

 

Western Michigan Broncos

Western Michigan are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan’s last 6 games.

Western Michigan are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games.

Western Michigan are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road.

Western Michigan are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Western Michigan’s last 7 games played in September.

Western Michigan are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games played in week 2.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Michigan’s last 7 games played on a Saturday.

 

Ohio State Buckeyes

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Ohio State’s last 11 games.

Ohio State are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games.

Ohio State are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home.

Ohio State are 20-0 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Mid-American conference.

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ohio State’s last 9 games played in September.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ohio State’s last 5 games played in week 2.

Ohio State are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.

 

Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes Summary and Prediction

This is an unfair pairing with the Western Michigan Broncos being one of the weakest teams, and the Ohio State Buckeyes boasting a ton of talent. The Ohio State Buckeyes are favored to win this matchup with a final score of 59-7. 

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Aug 31, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown with quarterback Will Howard (18) during the NCAA football game against the Akron Zips at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 52-6.

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