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)
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
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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