Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans
Date/Time: 7:30 PM ET – Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI
TV: Peacock
Odds/Point Spread: Buckeyes (-23.5)
Total/Over-Under: 48
The Michigan State Spartans (3-1) will face the Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The Spartans are starting as 23.5-point underdogs with a total set at 48.
The Ohio State Buckeyes enter this matchup with a 3-0 record this season. In their recent game against the Marshall Thundering Herd, the Buckeyes secured a 49-14 victory. Ohio State’s defense allowed 125 rushing yards on 43 attempts, giving up an average of 2.9 yards per carry. They also allowed 139 passing yards on 18 completions out of 27 attempts. The Buckeyes amassed a total of 569 yards on 57 plays, with 280 of those yards coming from the running game on 31 attempts, averaging 9.0 yards per carry.
So far this season, the Buckeyes have gained 1,656 total yards and scored 20 touchdowns (7 passing, 13 rushing). They have turned the ball over 2 times, recorded 77 first downs, and received 18 penalties for 157 yards. Ohio State ranks 14th in rushing yards per game with an average of 241.0 yards. The team is averaging 52.3 points per game.
On the defensive end, the Buckeyes have allowed 340 passing yards (4th in college football) and 180.0 total yards per game (2nd in Division 1). They have given up 1 passing touchdown and 1 rushing touchdown, with opponents averaging 66.7 rushing yards per game. Ohio State’s defense ranks 4th in points allowed, giving up only 6.7 per game.
In their previous game against the Boston College Eagles, the Spartans suffered a 23-19 loss. Michigan State accumulated 368 total yards on 68 plays (5.4 yards per play), with 127 rushing yards on 33 carries. The Spartans allowed 152 rushing yards on 43 attempts (3.5 yards per carry) and 140 passing yards on 10 completions out of 16 attempts.
The Spartans average 400.8 yards per game, ranking them 71st in the nation. They have accumulated 367 penalty yards on 36 penalties, ranking 10th in Division 1. Michigan State has gained 153.8 rushing yards per game this season and 988 passing yards, averaging 25.5 points per game.
Defensively, the Spartans have allowed 96.8 rushing yards per game and 158.0 passing yards per game. They have surrendered 3 rushing touchdowns and 4 passing touchdowns, with 1 fumble and 4 interceptions on the season. The Spartans defense is giving up an average of 14.3 points per game.
Free pick for this game is to take the Spartans +23.5 against the spread.
